Robotics

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., has performed its first orthopedic procedures with the Mako SmartRobotics system. The system utilizes 3D CT-based imaging to help orthopedic surgeons create personalized plans for each individual patient, according to a May…

Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS spine robot earned the European Union’s CE Mark, according to an April 28 news release. The CE Mark comes shortly after surgeons in the U.S. began rolling out the technology. With the new regulatory hurdle cleared, Medtronic…

Spine robots and navigation systems are helping surgeons level up their day-to-day work in the OR. Here are five major systems to know: Medtronic Stealth AXiS: Stealth AXiS is Medtronic’s newest spine robot, and it earned FDA approval in February.…

Boardman Ohio-based Southwoods Health purchased an ExcelsiusGPS spine robot, according to an April 21 news release. The $1.3 million investment was made after spine surgeons spent two years evaluating options for robotic-assisted spine systems. Frank Grisafi, MD, performed the first…

WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va., purchased Medtronic’s new Stealth AXiS surgical system, the hospital said in an April 20 Facebook post. The Stealth AXiS system was cleared by the FDA earlier this year, and initial cases have…

GE Healthcare’s bkActiv intraoperative ultrasound system and Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS are now digitally integrated, according to an April 9 news release. The bkActiv system offers real-time visualization and can be used with Stealth AXiS for cranial procedures. It features an…

Robotics have become commonplace in the orthopedic industry, helping surgeons improve accuracy and efficiency while improving patients outcomes.  Here are eight orthopedic robotics milestones from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Becker’s:

Researchers at Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J., have developed the first robotic surgical system for minimally invasive alignment for fractured long bones.  Robossis Alpha enables orthopedic surgeons to accurately reposition large bones, with the potential to shorten surgery time, minimize…

The reported use of robotics and computer assistance in spine surgery initially saw steady increases, but in recent years those rates have flattened, according to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report. The report, released Feb. 26, includes data on cervical and…

In February two leading medtech companies hit key milestones in their newest orthopedic robot offerings. Stryker launched its Mako Robotic Power System for total knee replacements. It is designed for surgeons interested in robotic technology who still want to use…