Kyniska Robotics provides a surgical robot for orthopedic sports‑medicine procedures that combines real‑time imaging, AI‑driven motion planning, and haptic feedback to achieve sub‑0.2 mm instrument positioning while preserving surgeon control. The platform shortens operative time, improves reproducibility, and includes modular software with OTA updates and analytics for outcome tracking.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Sports‑medicine surgeries often require sub‑millimeter precision in confined joint spaces, yet conventional handheld instruments lack consistent accuracy and provide limited intra‑operative visualization. This variability can extend operative time, increase tissue trauma, and lead to suboptimal functional recovery for athletes.
Solution
Kyniska Robotics offers a purpose‑built surgical robot that augments orthopedic surgeons with computer‑assisted, minimally invasive capabilities. The system fuses real‑time intra‑operative imaging with AI‑driven motion planning to generate optimal instrument trajectories while preserving the surgeon’s tactile authority. Integrated haptic feedback relays force cues, enabling fine‑grained control and reducing the risk of over‑penetration. A dedicated console presents 3‑D visualizations and predictive analytics, allowing the team to adjust the plan on the fly. The platform’s modular software stack delivers continuous updates and data logging for post‑operative outcome analysis. By standardizing key steps, the robot shortens procedure duration and improves reproducibility across cases.
Target Audience
The primary customers are orthopedic surgeons and sports‑medicine specialists in hospitals and dedicated orthopedic clinics that perform joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, and ligament repair procedures.
Features
- 6‑axis robotic arm with sub‑0.2 mm positioning accuracy and torque‑controlled joints for delicate joint work
- Real‑time imaging integration (fluoroscopy/ultrasound) with pixel‑level registration to patient anatomy
- AI‑based motion planning engine that computes collision‑free, biomechanically optimal tool paths
- Force‑feedback (haptic) interface that conveys tissue resistance and alerts to excessive load
- Surgeon‑centric console with stereoscopic 3‑D rendering, predictive outcome metrics, and manual override controls
- Modular software architecture supporting OTA updates, procedure‑specific workflow templates, and secure data export (DICOM, HL7)
- Compliance with IEC 60601‑1 and ISO 13485 standards, including built‑in safety interlocks and fault‑tolerant control loops
- Cloud‑connected analytics dashboard for usage tracking, maintenance scheduling, and outcome benchmarking