nytimes.com — A robot’s ability to deftly handle small tools may lead to a less invasive procedure and faster recovery for a patient. Robots also can protect surgeons from physical stress and exposure to X-rays that may force them into premature retirement.
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johnlm89May 4, 2008
Then those robots will be replaced by Indians at a call center.
dotcommerMay 4, 2008
wow. Man that was a lame video.
carbonandroidMay 4, 2008
One that doesn't talk I trust?
mellaartMay 4, 2008
The future is near!
Closed AccountMay 4, 2008
Hansen Medical is a joke! Did they tell you about the numerous endocardial perforations the device has in actual practice. That is a bleeding hole in the wall of the left atrium, folks. Because the device lacks a tip force sensor the friggin thing is a spear! The 3 axis manipulator is also bizarre. I can't think of a worse application of such a device.
dwhitbeckMay 4, 2008
So far, these are not robots. They are electronic pantographs so to speak. Robert Heinlein wrote a story about such devices which he labeled Waldos.
godlikeMay 5, 2008
It's good for people that own manufacturing businesses. It sucks ass for people that need to make a living.
jamiecragerJun 10, 2009
technology is advancing quickly, soon i will be replaced. Jamie Crager<a class="user" href="http://www.cragerinc.com">http://www.cragerinc.com</a><a class="user" href="http://www.twitter.com/CragerInc">http://www.twitter.com/CragerInc</a>