The FDA-authorized Hominis surgical robot features small humanoid-shaped arms that include shoulder, elbow and wrist joints to provide human-level dexterity and 360-degree articulation. The surgical robotics system has an indication for use in single-site, natural orifice laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal benign gynecological procedures including benign hysterectomy.
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Hominis humanoid-shaped arms inside the virtual reality simulation [Image courtesy of VirtaMed]
VirtaMed and Memic Innovative Surgery announced today that they will work together to develop virtual reality simulations for surgeons training on Memic’s Hominis surgical system.The FDA-authorized Hominis surgical robot features small humanoid-shaped arms that include shoulder, elbow and wrist joints to provide human-level dexterity and 360-degree articulation. The surgical robotics system has an indication for use in single-site, natural orifice laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal benign gynecological procedures including benign hysterectomy.
Memic officials expect the simulator program will be ready for real-world use by the end of this year.
“Before entering the operating room, it is essential for surgeons performing any procedure including transvaginal robotic surgeries to be fully confident …