Robotic surgery has existed for many years, allowing skilled surgeons to perform remotely thanks to a video feed, but the HeroSurg is a robotic surgeon that makes it more intuitive than ever before for surgeons performing keyhole surgeries at a distance. Developed by scientists at Australia's Deakin University, the HeroSurg not only provides crisp 3D imagery, but it also gives surgeons haptic feedback.
Surgery is an incredibly delicate task, and one's sense of sight can only do so much, especially when it comes to conducting keyhole surgery. Keyhole surgery involves only a very minimal incision, like a keyhole, meaning that one's feel is perhaps more important that one's vision during a procedure. HeroSurg's haptic feedback is precise enough for surgeons to feel how stiff or soft tissues are, letting them make accurate judgments about the tissue's normalcy.
Haptic Surgery Robots
Deakin University's 'HeroSurg' Gives Surgeons 3D Images and Haptic Feedback
Trend Themes
1. Haptic Surgery Robots - Robotic surgeons that provide haptic feedback to surgeons will become more prevalent in the surgical industry, due to their ability to enhance surgical precision and accuracy.
2. 3D Imagery Technology - 3D imagery technology will revolutionize the surgical industry by providing surgeons with more intuitive visuals and insights during surgical procedures.
3. Remote Surgery - The use of remote surgery technology will become more widespread as surgeons aim to perform delicate surgeries from afar, minimizing the risk of contamination and error.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Technology - Medical technology companies can develop and market robotic surgery tools that utilize haptic feedback for surgeons for increased precision and accuracy during keyhole surgeries.
2. Robotics - Robotics companies can develop and market surgical robots that make use of 3D imagery and visualization technology for enhanced surgical precision.
3. Telemedicine - Telemedicine companies can develop and market remote surgery technology that enables doctors to perform delicate surgeries from afar, minimizing the risk of medical errors and contamination.