AVMR - Medical Robotics: Interesting Prospects On The Horizon
Factors Driving Medical Robotic Growth
Medical robotics is an emerging sector that has established a solid foundation and continues to grow. According to the Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, "the era of robots in surgery commenced in 1994 when the first AESOP (voice controlled camera holder) prototype robot was used clinically in 1993 and then marketed as the first surgical robot ever in 1994."
Since then, the use of robotic assistance has increased significantly, with ample opportunity for further growth. According to TransEnterix (TRXC), robotic surgery currently accounts for less than 10% of total