CEO Greg Roche joins the Medtech Mavericks podcast to discuss the changing world of surgical robotics in terms of technology and site of care. He deep dives with host Steve Bell into the place of DisdtalMotion and where Dexter fits into the spectrum of care.

DistalMotion CEO Greg Roche discusses Robotic Surgery and Dexter

In the latest episode of DeviceTalks AI, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical, Anthony Fernando walks us through the significant differences between augmented intelligence and artificial intelligence and how Asensus is leveraging these technologies to improve surgical outcomes. Anthony discusses the inception and evolution of Asensus Surgical's innovative robotic platforms, including the Senhance and Luna systems, and delves into the core advantages of using augmented over artificial intelligence to aid surgeons. He describes the Intelligent Surgical Unit (ISU), its unique regulatory pathway, and its pivotal role in providing the surgeon with real-time context, ensuring higher precision, consistency, and reduced cognitive fatigue during surgeries. 

To get the full story on the Karl Storz acquisition of Asensus Surgical, visit: https://www.massdevice.com/asensus-to-be-acquired-karl-storz/

In the second part of the episode, GM of Health AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Tehsin Syed, talks about the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and AI and how AWS is helping healthcare and life sciences organizations leverage AI without the need for extensive technical expertise. Tehsin highlights AWS services like Comprehend Medical and HealthScribe, which are designed to simplify the processing and analysis of healthcare data. He also discusses the potential of generative AI in accelerating drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and personalized medicine.

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Asensus Surgical on reshaping robotic surgery with augmented intelligence; AWS's purpose-built AI

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, the DeviceTalks team wraps up the two amazing days of insights and networking at DeviceTalks West.

Tom Salemi, Kayleen Brown and Chris Newmarker welcome guests Alexis Moores, Senior Account Manager, and Steven Thill, Senior Director of Infor, which announced a partnership with NVIDIA at DeviceTalks West, the culmination of a connection forged at DeviceTalks Boston!

Thank you to Infor for sponsoring this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. To learn how Infor supports MedTech companies visit www.infor.com.

The panel covers a few of the highlights from the event discussion surgical robotics, AI, interventional tools, women’s health.

But first, we unpack the details of PUMPKINGATE!

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, Host Kayleen Brown sits down with Medtronic’s VP & Global Chief AI Officer, Rodolphe Katra, PhD, MBA, discusses the pivotal role of AI in advancing MedTech and how Medtronic is responding. 

Dr. Katra walks us through Medtronic’s AccuRhythm AI, which enhances cardiac monitoring by improving arrhythmia detection and reducing false positives through cloud-based algorithms. 

He also explores how AI is being integrated into Medtronic’s surgical robotics platforms to boost precision and enable personalized care. 

Additionally, Dr. Katra highlights Medtronic’s AI Compass, a set of ethical guidelines ensuring AI is used securely, without bias, and in a way that improves patient outcomes. Lastly, Katra offers key insights into how Medtronic is using AI to innovate both cardiac care and surgical robotics while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical AI practices.

This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, AcuityMD. To learn more about AcuityMD, visit www.acuitymd.com. 

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Medtronic’s Chief AI Officer Katra talks AccuRhythm AI, surgical robotics & ethical AI innovations

In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, Dirk Barten, Senior VP and GM of EU Commercial and Marketing at Intuitive, takes us through Europe's unique surgical robotics landscape. He discusses the differences in adoption rates between the US and Europe, where surgical robotics uptake has lagged by about five to seven years.

Barten also explains the critical role Intuitive’s digital ecosystem plays in supporting surgeons and healthcare teams throughout Europe. Through tools like tele-education and digital hubs, Intuitive is providing accessible training and data support, which he believes are essential in driving improved patient outcomes and meeting hospitals' needs for more integrated and efficient surgical solutions.

In addition, Barten explores how healthcare system consolidation in major European countries is reshaping hospital networks, leading to increased centralization of complex procedures. He highlights Intuitive’s investment in expanding its infrastructure across Europe, with new sites in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK, underscoring Intuitive’s confidence in the region’s growth potential despite ongoing economic pressures.

Thank you to Kollmorgen for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about how Kollmorgen works with medical device companies, please visit: www.kollmorgen.com. 

And that’s not all! Explore some of Kollmorgen’s success stories below:
1. Kollmorgen and Stereotaxis Advance the Precision and Safety of Surgical Robots | https://www.kollmorgen.com/en-us/case-studies/kollmorgen-and-stereotaxis-advance-precision-and-safety-surgical-robots
2. Enabling New Surgical Possibilities with High-Torque, Low-Temperature and Compact-Size Motors | https://www.kollmorgen.com/en-us/case-studies/enabling-new-surgical-possibilities-high-torque-low-temperature-and-compact-size

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Intuitive’s Barten on Europe’s surgical robotics adoption, healthcare shifts & regulatory demands

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Tom Salemi and Chris Newmarker tackle some of the weeks’ biggest news including the FDA giving a nod to Distalmotion’s Dexter robot and the Yankees blowing the World Series. 

Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche visits to share his thoughts on both. Then Tom interviews Chad Hoskins, CEO of Phagenesis, a startup developing a neurostimulation device that could help stroke survivors recover.

This week’s Newmaker’s Newsmakers include Medtronic, Masimo, Exactech, Solventum and you already know about this week’s number one.

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Phagenesis CEO Hoskins on helping stroke survivors recover; How Distalmotion will target ASCs

Where does Iman Jeddi see Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 - and robotics - fit into the future of surgery?

In this episode of IntuitiveTalks, Iman Jeddi, PhD, senior vice president and general manager of the company’s multi port platform, shares a vision for the future of surgery where robotic systems elevate the performance of surgeons and deliver greater care equity.

Jeddi’s career started in biomedical engineering, taking her through several start-ups and ultimately, Abbott. Her lifelong career goal to create technology that improved care for the many led her to join Intuitive Surgical in 2013.

Jeddi has held multiple leadership roles in engineering, operations, and quality. Prior to taking her current post, Jeddi was general manager of the single-port platform, da Vinci SP, so she brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to the company’s surgical robotic portfolio.

The interview begins and ends with a personal story illustrating her belief in building medical devices and tools that can deliver better care for as many patients as possible.

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Where Intuitive's Iman Jeddi sees da Vinci 5 - and robotics - fitting into the future of surgery

In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with SynCardia CEO Patrick Schnegelsberg and COO Matthew Schuster. Twenty years after FDA approval, SynCardia is the only company with a commercially available total artificial heart, with more than 2,000 implants. Now they're developing what they think will be a game-changer for the technology: a next-gen artificial heart called the Emperor that will be a fully implantable version, without external drivers.

But before the interview Host Tom Salemi gives a quick recap of the MassMedic Symposium and Gala. Then, Chris Newmarker and Senior Editor Danielle Kirsh unpack MassDevice’s new report on surgical robotic companies.

You can download the report for free here. https://www.massdevice.com/gated/massdevices-surgical-robotics-special-report-2025/

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Will SynCardia's Emperor be capable of boldly going where no artificial heart has gone before?

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Langevin, president of BIOTRONIK Neuro, a familiar name in medical devices with a new approach to alleviating pain through spinal cord stimulation. Langevin, who has spent his career in neuro devices, gives his assessment of the field today, explaining how it’s exceeded his early expectations.

Just before that Tom talks with Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group and Surgical Robotics Expert Steve Bell about the state of the surgical robotics industry. The trio will talk about current leaders, emerging powers, and how a shift toward cardiac surgeons could change the playing field completely.

But to start, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker joins Tom for the Newmarker’s Newsmakers, the leading stories from the pages of MassDevice. This week’s newsmakers include Tariffs, Medtronic, Surgical Robotics, Stryker, and BCI company Paradromics.

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BIOTRONIK Neuro’s Langevin talks power of connected spinal stim; What’s Next in Surgical Robotics

Welcome to *AI with Shaily* hosted by Shailendra Kumar, where we explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence! 🤖 Today’s episode takes us into the realm of surgical robotics, focusing on an incredible breakthrough that feels like science fiction turning into reality. 🏥✨

Imagine a robot performing gallbladder surgery—not just mechanically following a script, but actually thinking and adapting on the spot with robotic precision. The highlight is the **SRT-H surgical robot**, which recently completed a fully autonomous gallbladder removal in a highly realistic simulated environment. What’s remarkable is that the robot operated without any direct human control of its hands. Instead, it took voice commands from the surgical team, much like a junior surgeon learning and responding to a mentor’s guidance. 🎙️🦾

This isn’t your typical surgical robot that just follows pre-programmed instructions. The SRT-H integrates live camera feeds with voice commands, enabling it to make real-time decisions during surgery. It flawlessly executed 17 consecutive tasks—clipping tiny arteries, cutting tissue with incredible accuracy, and even repositioning itself when the view was obstructed by surgical dye. It handled unexpected challenges just like a human surgeon would! 🔍✂️🩺

Why is this a game-changer? Gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S., with nearly a million performed annually. Imagine delegating these routine yet precise tasks to a robot that promises 100% accuracy. This could free up surgeons to focus on more complex aspects, reduce fatigue-related errors, and improve surgical outcomes—especially in areas lacking expert surgeons. 🌍💡

This breakthrough comes from Johns Hopkins University, led by Axel Krieger, who previously developed the STAR robot for autonomous suturing. But SRT-H advances the field by adapting to unpredictable surgical environments without relying on special tracking markers. This marks a shift from rigid automation to flexible, learning surgical assistants. 🔬🎯

Shailendra reflects on his early AI work, noting how SRT-H’s ability to learn and adapt mirrors AI overcoming real-world unpredictability. It sparks the exciting question: how soon will robots perform complex surgeries independently, with humans overseeing safety and compassion? The fusion of AI and hands-on healthcare might be just around the corner. 🤔❤️

A bonus insight for listeners: voice-command integration is more than convenience—it’s the foundation for a natural, collaborative partnership between humans and machines. This synergy could revolutionize not only surgery but many precision-dependent industries. 🎤🤝

To close, Shailendra shares a quote from surgical pioneer William Halsted: “The operating room is a place of constant learning and adaptation.” With robots like SRT-H, this evolution is accelerating rapidly. 🚀📚

Stay connected with Shailendra Kumar on YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium for more AI insights. Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts—how do you feel about robots becoming surgical teammates? 🧠💬

Thanks for listening to *AI with Shaily*. Until next time, keep curious, keep learning, and remember: the future is closer than it appears! 🌟🔮

SRT-H: The Surgical Robot Revolutionizing Autonomous Surgery with Voice Commands

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