Diagnostic Robotics in Clinical Environments

On the one hand, manufacturers of robotic diagnostic systems benefit from the integration of KUKA robots. Their precision and flexibility allows diagnostic procedures to be faster, more versatile and more reliable. On the other hand, these robotic systems can rely on the KUKA Medical Robotics team to support their customers throughout the product lifecycle of medical automation to improve patients' lives.

More reliable diagnosis with robotic systems

Reliable diagnostic procedures are often complex and time-consuming. Robots simplify the task of diagnosis with their high robustness and safe cooperation with the patient, from angiography to ultrasound.

Precise path planning and integrated imaging allow a significant increase of the reliability of diagnostic procedures in the hospital. Position tracking, precise positioning options and real-time control also make diagnostic tasks more efficient and improve the quality for the patient. The KUKA Sunrise.OS Med operating system, which was developed specifically for healthcare technology, enables a wide range of diagnostic applications to be implemented for the LBR Med, which can also be controlled by AI.

Fast and accurate diagnostics with KUKA Medical Robotics

Benefits of Robotic Assisted Diagnostics

Simple control by the surgeon
- Simple programming and handling of robotic systems
- Telemanipulation is possible
- Support for the surgeon’s movements
Utmost precision
- Specially calibrated robots for maximum diagnostic accuracy
- Precise manipulation possible in hard-to-reach areas
- Sensitive precision control during diagnostic procedures
Large working envelope
- Entire body accessible to surgeon
- Ability to move heavy equipment and instruments in the healthcare industry
- A wide range of diagnostic procedures are possible
Safe patient handling
- Safety through sensors that monitor the surgical system
- Allows the surgeon to accurately plan the procedure in advance

Atlas Endoscopy robot-assisted colonoscopy innovation

REN from Atlas Endoscopy is an advanced diagnostic and therapeutic system for colonoscopy. The device uses intelligent robotic manipulation to gently guide a magnetic ultra-flexible endoscope through the colon with high accuracy and stability.
This method of endoscopic manipulation prevents stretching of the patient’s colon during the procedure, significantly reducing the level of discomfort experienced by the patient compared to a standard colonoscopy. As a result, the patient no longer needs to be sedated during the examination.
The interaction between the integrated LBR Med and the endoscope via intelligent magnetic coupling provides an ergonomic solution for effortless navigation, increasing access to consistently high-quality colonoscopy.

LBR Med lightweight robotic

The REN from ATLAS performs an endoscopy on a model — The integration of LBR Med in the REN system from Atlas Endoscopy: Increasing access to consistently high-quality colonoscopy.

Diagnostic robotics support for image-based interventional procedures

The guidoo medical device is used for precise needle placement to assist in minimally invasive biopsies or tumor ablations. Based on the treatment plan, guidoo can assist the surgical team in the hospital in positioning medical devices after a calibration process. To date, the system has been designed for catheter, biopsy and needle positioning, where a guide sheath is positioned to accurately guide the needle to the pre-planned point in the patient's body.
In intervention planning, the intelligent planning tool can be used to quickly and reliably plan multiple goals in advance and then retrieve them in the hospital. The technology of the guidoo system, based on the LBR Med cobot, is faster and more accurate than conventional methods, benefiting both hospital staff and patients.

Guidoo is designed as a modular, expandable platform and can be flexibly extended to other medical applications such as spinal surgery.

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Ultrasound platform for the automation of the detection of rheumatoid arthritis

The ARTHUR arthritis ultrasound robot interacts autonomously with the patient and can perform a complex ultrasound analysis without the need for trained personnel, benefiting hospital staff and healthcare professionals. ARTHUR can perform multiple tasks, such as independently scanning up to 22 joints on both hands and generating an AI-based diagnosis from the image data.
ARTHUR is a medical robot based on the LBR Med that performs scanning and analysis to aid clinicians in diagnosing joint problems like rheumatoid arthritis.

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Advanced Therapies - based on robotic C-arm imaging

ARTIS pheno is a robot-assisted angiography system which has enabled Siemens Healthineers to open up a new dimension in the fields of minimally-invasive surgery, interventional radiology and cardiology.

With ARTIS pheno the treatment of the patient in several clinical disciplines has been brought to a new level. The flexibility of the robot makes the positioning of the patient and the execution of the procedure easier. This flexibility enables the interventionalist or the surgeon to stand at the right position at the patient table and reach the area of interest without fatigue. The imaging capabilities in 2D and 3D allows to understand the clinical situation and to make the right decision while the patient is on the treatment table. This helps to increase the clinical outcome of the hospital. The patient benefits from a treatment that meets the target in the first approach at the best quality of care. At the heart of ARTIS pheno is a KR QUANTEC robot.

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ARTIS pheno in use as a robotic angiography system in the healthcare sector

KUKA Medical Robotics Team

Experts in medical robotics

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Robotics for Diagnostic Systems

Maximum accuracy, safety and efficiency for optimal healthcare treatment

The LBR Med, the world's first HRC-compliant robotic arm certified under the IECEE CB Scheme, enables medical device manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market and development of their medical robots. Its sensitivity and flexible control make it ideal for integration into diagnostic systems, enabling precise examination and diagnosis. These systems can support hospital staff and healthcare professionals, for example, in repetitive tasks.

The KR QUANTEC HC can move large payloads safely, making it ideal for use in diagnostic imaging applications in the healthcare sector. Its high stiffness, long reach and precision make it the ideal companion for medical applications that can also be controlled by AI. All movements are monitored to enhance patient safety and support the healthcare industry.