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shared by Graham Perrin on 08 May 09
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extreme precision is critical and lifesaving
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1. Da Vinci Surgical System
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access this machine and perform surgery with its corresponding counterparts located in an OR
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2. NeuroArm
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MRI-compatible
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microsurgery and biopsy-stereotaxy
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complicated neurosurgery
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3. CyberKnife
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more accurately
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4. HeartLander
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B.E.A.R.
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minimally invasive robot that can move along the surface of the human heart
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awaiting approval for use on humans
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5. The Pregnant Robot
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simulate the birth
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6. Medication Dispensing Robot
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scheduled and on demand medications throughout any facility with no errors
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streamlines the delivery
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7. Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot
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delivering radiotherapy
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dangerous situations
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size of an adult male
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250 pounds while climbing stairs
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up to ten miles per hour
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8. RP-7
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video conferencing and other capabilities
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examine patients
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7i counterpart
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connection to medical devices
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physical therapy and rehabilitation
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9. Breast Biopsy Robot
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unassisted one-stop breast exam and optional biopsy
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simultaneous mammogram, sample extraction, and biopsy
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10. Exoskeleton
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muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disabilities
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developing this prototype
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amplify their strength
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transmitted to the physician
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up to 95 percent of the human range of arm motion
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11. Left Ventricular Assist Device
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helps maintain the pumping ability of a heart
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surgically implanted
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12. DEKA Arm
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control this prosthetic arm
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using their own thoughts