Evolution of Medical Robots

First brain surgery to remove tumor

2008 BCE

First brain surgery to remove tumor through the use of a MRI-compatible robot http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/features/25006

neuroArm

2007 BCE

A computer-assisted surgical robot that is designed for neurosurgery http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/features/25006

DARPA funds research of robot that could save soldiers' lives

2005 BCE

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/

FDA approved the first comprehensive robotic system for laparoscopic surgery

2000 BCE

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

C-Leg Prosthetic

1997 BCE

C-Leg provided more control of knee flexing https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/

Microprocessors

1993 BCE

Microprocessors in knee prosthetics were available starting in 1993 https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/

Assisted in total hip replacement

1992 BCE

A robot called ROBODOC helped surgeons in total hip replacements https://neurochangers.com/2012/08/09/the-history-of-medical-robots/

First use of a Surgical Robot

1985 BCE

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/