UCLA Health - Innovation and Technology - Robotic Surgery - Minimally Invasive Procedures Robotic Surgery UCLA surgeons are using a da Vinci surgical robot to help them perform extremely precise operations through very small incisions. While traditional laparoscopic tools provide a limited range of motion, robotic tools offer greatly improved freedom of motion that is similar to that of the human hand. It is currently used at UCLA for applications such as cardiothoracic procedures, prostatectomy and hysterectomy. Watch Video: Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer Learn more: Robotically assisted prostatectomy uses minimally invasive tools to treat cancer (Clinical Update) Robotic Telemedicine A new breed of robot allows physicians to virtually consult with patients in the UCLA neurosurgery intensive care unit, even if they are miles away. Learn more: Robot helps prof train new surgeons in Italy Learn more: New robots help doctors keep an eye on patients, even when they can't be bedside. Watch Video: Robotic Telemedicine State-of-the-Art Medical Center The cradle of PET/CT Imaging
Medical Robotics - Assistive robots | KUKA Laboratories Today, robots are already assisting humans in making diagnoses, and planning and administering medical treatment. In the future, mechatronic assistants will also help to improve the autonomy and quality of life of patients and other people in need. In the area of Medical Robotics, KUKA Laboratories offers kinematic systems and technologies at the highest level of technical expertise. Together with our customers, we develop ideas and solutions. KUKA robotic technologies are used in a wide range of medical applications: Radiology / imaging systems Radiation therapy Patient positioning Research: Rehabilitation Minimally invasive surgery Laser osteotomy For years, KUKA has been a top supplier and development partner of leading companies in the field of medical robotics. Now concentrated as an independent research and development center at KUKA Laboratories, this business segment is being systematically expanded at KUKA.
MRes Admission for October 2015 will open in November 2014. Are you a science/engineering graduate looking to apply your skills to applied problems in a dynamic and interdisciplinary field? Are you interested in modern surgery and medical imaging techniques? Do you want an academic or industrial career in research and development? If so, the MRes in Medical Robotics and Image Guided Intervention may be the right course choice for you. Also see the video that describes the course structure and content. Medical Robotics and Image Guided Intervention are two technology driven areas of medicine that have experienced tremendous growth and improvement over the last twenty years, partly driven by the surgical aim of progressively less invasive and harmful treatments. Students will spend nine months working on a cutting edge research project. A recent news article on the course can be found here. A brochure for the 2015/16 academic year can be found here. Scholarship Opportunities Course Content
10 Medical Robots That Could Change Healthcare From microbots that scrape plaque from arteries to personal assistant robots that help care for patients, medical robots are transforming the face of healthcare. 1 of 11 Robots aren't new to healthcare. For example, Magnetic Microbots are a group of tiny robots used in various operations, such as removing plaque from a patient's arteries or helping with ocular conditions and disease screenings. "In the next few years, thousands of 'service robots' are expected to enter the healthcare sector -- picture R2-D2 from Star Wars carrying a tray of medications or a load of laundry down hospital corridors," according to a recent article from The Wall Street Journal. And that's no surprise considering the mounting financial difficulties the industry faces. "This new robotic breed is boasting features increasingly found in smartphones, gaming consoles and other consumer electronics, from advanced sensors and motion detectors to powerful microprocessors and voice activation. More Insights