The Robot Report Podcast · The Future of Surgery: The long path to market for surgical robots with Adam Sachs from Vicarious

On this episode of the podcast, we check in with Adam Sachs, co-founder and CEO of Vicarious Surgical. He comes back to the show with an update on the long journey to market for surgical robots.

Sachs last joined us in Episode 56, back in September 2021 when his company first launched its surgical robot into pilot implementations.

Vicarious Surgical’s robot uses a single port requiring a 1.5 cm (0.5 in.) incision — smaller than the size of a dime — for the insertion of the camera and two robotic instruments, transporting surgeons to a new world of visibility and maneuverability.

The assistive system has received “Breakthrough Device Designation” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It features a self-wiping mechanism to help the surgeon to have clear 3D vision while remotely operating the end effectors inside of a patient. Vicarious Surgical said its robot is also intended to help with training and to improve outcomes.

To learn more about the company, which was founded in 2014, visit its website.

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