Hellstern medical develops the noac robotic surgeon assist, a cyber-physical system designed to support surgeons during complex procedures. This system integrates directly into the operating room workflow to enhance precision and reduce surgeon fatigue. The technology aims to increase surgical throughput in both civilian and defense environments.
Funding
$215M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Surgeons often endure long hours in the operating room, leading to muscle strain, fatigue, and musculoskeletal disorders that can compromise their precision and overall well-being. Existing surgical robots are limited in the types of procedures they can assist with and are often too expensive for widespread adoption.
Solution
Hellstern medical's RoboCockpit noac is a robotic cockpit designed to enhance surgical precision and surgeon comfort across a wide range of procedures. This sensor-controlled, intelligent robotic solution supports surgeons by holding their arms and hands, reducing tremor and enabling highly precise movements with tactile and haptic feedback. The RoboCockpit allows surgeons to maintain direct contact with the patient, improving efficiency and optimizing patient care. Unlike traditional surgical robots, the RoboCockpit is compatible with existing surgical instruments, offering a cost-effective solution that can be seamlessly integrated into current operating room workflows.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons, hospitals, and surgical centers seeking to improve surgical precision, reduce surgeon fatigue, and expand the range of robot-assisted procedures they can offer.
Features
- Motor-controlled harness system to allow users to adjust their upper body inclination.
- "Jacket" support system developed in collaboration with Deuter, allowing surgeons to "float" and maintain necessary body postures without strain.
- Height-adjustable side support with a 6-D mouse for intuitive adjustments, offering comfort during minimally invasive procedures.
- Assistant Control unit for easy operation of adjustment and movement functions, including standby, basic, and parking functions.
- Configurable saddle that adapts to the user, enabling an ergonomic posture.
- Sensors in the side support that follow the surgeon's movements.
- Hands-free operation with main functions activated and deactivated via heel control.
- Mecanum wheels for millimeter-precise movement around the operating table, controlled via joystick or Assistant Control.
- Pedal supports for easy placement of pedals for controlling other OP equipment.