Cambridge Medical Robotics released the first photos today of its surgical robot, Versius, designed to make minimal access surgery more widely available and easier to perform.
“We’ve designed Versius with surgeons in mind. By equipping them with a remarkable tool, fit for their demanding job, we can change the way surgery is delivered,” CEO Martin Frost said in a press release. “Having operated in stealth mode for the past three years, I am delighted to be able to show what our amazing team has managed to develop in such a short period of time.”
Versius’ jointed arms – demonstrated in the photos – mimic the flexibility and versatility of a surgeon’s arm, allowing the surgeons to perform most keyhole surgeries without having to adjust or relearn how they complete the operations, technology director Luke Hares explained in a video. Its wrist joints specifically offer greater precision by holding tools in the same manner as a person and are equipped with instruments that can be used in a 5 mm port.
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