Blood draws are among the most common medical procedures in the United States, yet many patients experience delays because of a nationwide shortage of trained phlebotomists. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a fully autonomous robotic blood‑draw device […]
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Soft robots often struggle to generate strong, fast movements because their flexible materials cannot store and release energy as efficiently as rigid mechanical systems. Scientists at the University of Bristol have developed a new approach that allows soft robotic structures
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Heart disease remains difficult to study because conventional laboratory models cannot reproduce the complex motion, internal structures and disease mechanics of the human heart. Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a soft robotic model of the left side of the
Conventional cancer therapies often struggle to reach deep or irregular tumor sites without harming surrounding tissue. Scientists at the University of Essex have developed a new magnetic control system that could make future treatments far more precise. Their innovation, called
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Engineers at the University of Utah have introduced a lightweight robotic exoskeleton designed to help stroke survivors walk with greater stability and symmetry, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in post‑stroke rehabilitation. Many individuals who experience a stroke develop
Harvard University researchers have developed a soft, wearable robotic device that adapts to the unique movement patterns of individuals with upper-limb impairments—such as those caused by stroke or ALS. This next-generation assistive robot uses machine learning and physics-based modeling to
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For over a century, surgical microscopes have relied on a simple trick: mimic human binocular vision to create depth perception. But while this stereoscopic approach helps surgeons navigate delicate anatomy, it falls short when it comes to precision measurement, automation,
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Ocutrx Technologies has unveiled HemoLucence™, a groundbreaking feature of its OR-Bot™ 3D Surgical Microscope System that renders blood translucent during surgery. This real-time visualization breakthrough allows surgeons to see through pooled blood without suction or irrigation, offering unprecedented clarity of
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