The robot doctor will see you now? Not for the foreseeable future, anyway. Medical robots today are pretty dumb, typically acting as extensions of a surgeon's hands rather than taking over for them.

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it's always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...

A tiny magnetic robot that can take 3D scans from deep within the body and could transform early cancer detection has been developed by researchers. The team, led by engineers from the University of ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly evolving beyond generative AI into 'Physical AI,' which can take ...

Medical robots are transforming modern medicine, bringing unprecedented precision to surgical procedures and advanced capabilities to diagnostics. Healthcare robotics enhances patient care through ...

Micro-robots operate on a scale from a few microns to several millimeters. Untethered micro devices utilize magnetic fields or acoustic waves for precise propulsion. Biodegradable gels and ...

Zimmer Biomet is on the cusp of transforming its surgical robotics technologies by adding artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions to help strengthen patient outcomes. In an exclusive ...

The North America medical robots market accounted for highest share in the global market in 2025. Based on products & services, the instruments & accessories segment accounted for the largest share of ...

Accuracy and reliability are crucial to any manufacturer, but precision medical device manufacturing faces higher demands than most. Luckily, available technologies make this precision more achievable ...

Learn how lessons from medical robot design can be applied to all robotics from cobots to humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Enjoying Machine Design’s Motion Systems content? Be sure to ...

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with overcrowded hospitals, physician burnout, and rising surgery delays. Which is why it’s always a good thing to see research exploring new solutions ...