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Handheld Robotic Aid System for Spinal Surgery

Yen Ping-lang, National Taiwan University
Year 2014Year Period:2014-02-01 to 2015-04-30

Overview

  • A six-axis handheld robotic aid system for spinal surgery with the capacity for automatic positioning and tracking.
  • Streamline the surgical process, reduce exposure to radiation, and enhance surgical safety.
  • Make inroads into the international market for high-end surgical robots.

Development Process

Over the course of this project under the Applied Research Incubation Program, the team developed a prototype, completed functionality assays and animal tests, and established a design control system. Since the establishment of Point Robotics MedTech Inc. on November 10, 2016, BMCC has continued to offer assistance in product commercialization.

Milestones

2021
  • Joins 2019 RESI Innovation Award.
  • Builds international clinical partnership.
  • CIIBM Science Park Program.
  • Funded by MOEA A+
2020
  • Joins Hsinchu Science Park.
  • FDA Pre-submission.
  • First-in live animal testing.
2019
  • Funded by RPCP Science Park Program.
  • Funded by Taiwania Capital and US-Based Translink Venture Capital Partners.
  • Funded by National Development Council.
  • FDA Pre-submission.
2018
  • Joins 2019 RESI Innovation Award.
  • Builds international clinical partnership.
  • CIIBM Science Park Program.
  • Funded by MOEA A+
2017
  • Joins Hsinchu Science Park.
  • FDA Pre-submission.
  • First-in live animal testing.
2015
  • Admission to the MOST’s Nursery Program.
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