ACE Issue 21 2019 | Page 10

Preparing for the surgical robot boom With greater investment from healthcare organisations and surgical robot technology about to become generic, the conditions are perfect for a boom in the surgical robotics market. But how can design engineers and technical medical staff ensure these new systems operate reliably and safely? Michele Windsor, global marketing manager at surgical robot battery manufacturer Accutronics, has a solution. While they may sometimes feel like a new medical technology, surgical robots have actually been around for several decades. The first robot system successfully conducted a neurosurgical biopsy in 1985, while the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its first surgical robot — the da Vinci surgical system — in 2000. For help choosing the right smart battery for your robot, contact Accutronics on +44 (0) 1782 566 688. A New Standard For Collaborative Automation Platforms It has never been easier to create supremely safe, off-the-shelf, tailored collaborative robot solutions that boost productivity irrespective of company size, the nature of its products or production volume. This breakthrough is thanks to new UR e-Series cobots whose unique features allow RARUK Automation to provide highly cost-effective systems – often in combination with other automation products – that promise long term productivity gains. World’s #1 collaborative robot. Installed and running in more than 50 countries. We invented the collaborative robot in 2008. Today we are still market leaders thanks to our unique, user-friendly plug and produce technology, 24-hours productivity and fast payback time. GO FOR THE #1 COLLABORATIVE ROBOT AT URROBOTS.COM/UK1 10 The new UR e-Series from RARUK Automation comprises three models whose payload is from 3kg to 10kg with a reach radius from 500mm to 1300mm. They all provide significant user benefits and the first is quick and highly flexible deployment. These cobots are lightweight, space saving and easily applied to multiple tasks without changing production layout. [email protected]