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2008 BCE
First brain surgery to remove tumor
First brain surgery to remove tumor through the use of a MRI-compatible robot http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/features/25006 -
2007 BCE
neuroArm
A computer-assisted surgical robot that is designed for neurosurgery http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/features/25006 -
2005 BCE
DARPA funds research of robot that could save soldiers' lives
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) funded the research of a robot that would load an injured soldier into a vehicle, where a doctor could use telepresence to make a medical decision until the injured soldier could receive proper medical attention https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/ -
2000 BCE
FDA approved the first comprehensive robotic system for laparoscopic surgery
The FDA approved the da Vinci robot, which allowed the doctor to be across the room from the patient while directing the movements of the arms by control and a video display. http://www.roboticoncology.com/history/ http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/features/25006 -
1997 BCE
C-Leg Prosthetic
C-Leg provided more control of knee flexing https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/ -
1993 BCE
Microprocessors
Microprocessors in knee prosthetics were available starting in 1993 https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/ -
1992 BCE
Assisted in total hip replacement
A robot called ROBODOC helped surgeons in total hip replacements https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/ -
1985 BCE
First use of a Surgical Robot
PUMA 560 was the first surgical robot to be used and it allowed control in neurosurgical biopsies. https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/
