Medtronic’s Hugo robotic surgery system earns FDA clearance, ending Intuitive’s long-held dominance and reshaping the future of soft-tissue robotics.

A groundbreaking option for treating uterine fibroids has officially arrived in Nevada — possibly sparing thousands of women from major surgeries, long recoveries, and years of debilitating ...

Stanford researchers have become the first to demonstrate that machine-learning control can safely guide a robot aboard the ...

Hugo is heading to the U.S., with Medtronic finally securing a stateside clearance for its robotic surgery platform. | The ...

Between 1950 and 2020, 32 million metric tons of plastic accumulated in the ocean, according to one estimate — the weight of over 200,000 blue whales. Without any additional action, that figure is ...

Marine litter is a major environmental problem. Abandoned containers and fishing gear can trap or strangle animals, and plastic waste can break down into microplastics, which can release chemicals ...

Robotic surgery has dramatically improved surgical precision, but it could also help surgeons treat people on the other side of the world. A surgeon in Florida has now used a robot to remove a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In October, a student presented a robotic hand made entirely from ...