First images of ‘bio-mimicking’ surgical robot released

Cambridge Medical Robotics (CMR), a British company developing futuristic surgical robots, has released the first photographs of its bio-mimicking robot ‘Versius’.

The images show the design of the robot, including one of its surgical bio-mimicking arms.

The release of the photographs marks a milestone for CMR, which aims to make minimal access surgery available to all the estimated six million people a year who could benefit and make it easier for laparoscopic surgeons to learn and perform the technique.

The robotic arms measure their position and force thousands of times a second, making them safe to be around and easy to manoeuvre even during surgery.

The arms and wristed instruments give flexibility to surgeons during a procedure. This design allows them to work in a way that reduces physical and mental effort for the surgeon whilst giving them the ability to undertake more procedures on patients.

Versius – as its name suggests – has been designed to be inherently versatile, with the capability to operate across all four surgical quadrants, allowing it to be used in gynaecology, urology, upper GI and colorectal surgery.

“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. 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.” said Martin Frost, CEO of CMR.