ArthroLase offers a laser‑based, robot‑assisted system for knee joint resurfacing that shapes bone with sub‑millimetre accuracy using non‑contact high‑speed laser ablation. The platform integrates real‑time 3D sensing and intelligent computer control to align bone preparation with cementless implants, reducing tissue trauma, improving implant fit, and speeding surgery for orthopedic surgeons and hospitals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Current knee replacement surgeries rely on hand‑guided mechanical cutting tools that lack sub‑millimetre precision and cause heat, vibration, and tissue damage, leading to inconsistent implant fit and longer recovery times for patients with osteoarthritis.
Solution
ArthroLase’s platform combines a high‑speed, non‑contact laser bone‑shaping system (HAiLO™) with robotic assistance and real‑time 3D digital sensing to perform joint resurfacing with sub‑millimetre accuracy. The laser removes diseased bone by vaporising water in the tissue, eliminating mechanical stress and preserving surrounding ligaments and healthy bone. Integrated intelligent computer control aligns the bone preparation to next‑generation cementless prostheses (AIRO‑x™), optimizing joint kinematics and alignment. The system delivers faster bone ablation, smoother surface finishes, and reduced risk of infection, enabling surgeons to achieve consistent, reproducible outcomes in full or partial knee replacements.
Target Audience
Primary customers are orthopedic surgeons and hospitals performing total or partial knee arthroplasty, as well as surgical centers seeking advanced, precision‑focused joint resurfacing technology.
Features
- Non‑contact, high‑speed laser bone shaping that vaporises bone tissue with sub‑millimetre precision
- Robotic‑assisted delivery and positioning for accurate, repeatable cuts
- Real‑time intraoperative 3D digital sensing for dynamic alignment and verification
- Intelligent computer control that synchronizes laser ablation with AIRO‑x™ implant geometry
- Ligament‑sparing capability and preservation of healthy bone for cementless implant fixation
- Faster ablation rates (52% efficiency increase) and smoother bone surface finish reducing infection risk
- Eye‑safe laser operation with minimal heat transfer to surrounding tissue