Medical Robots for Radiotherapy

The seamless integration of KUKA medical robots into clinical radiotherapy equipment opens up unique opportunities for hospitals and healthcare professionals in the field of radiotherapy. The integration of robotics into radiotherapy procedures enables surgeons to deliver fast, targeted and minimally invasive radiation treatment to tumors, beginning a new chapter in radiotherapy.

KUKA Medical Robotics for High-Precision Radiation Therapy

Robotic radiosurgery and robotic surgical devices such as the CyberKnife? are advancing the precise delivery of radiation therapy to tumors. The radiosurgery system's medical robotic arm positions X-ray beamformers such as the CyberKnife? so precisely and from different angles that surgeons can deliver radioactive beams directly to the affected area of the body from multiple sides.
It can also align the patient with sub-millimeter precision, positioning them perfectly for more effective radiation treatment. This high level of precision offered by robotic radiosurgery can't be matched by a surgeon or radiation oncologist and makes radiosurgery more successful for patients: faster procedures, protection of surrounding tissue, and more precise targeting of tumors lead to overall improvements in radiotherapy and surgical outcomes for both the surgeon and the patient.

For non-invasive radiation therapy, the CyberKnife? uses a robotic arm from KUKA Medical Robotics.

How robotic radiosurgery benefits hospital staff and healthcare professionals

Precision and motion control
- The surgical system directs the radiation to the tumor with high precision.
- Radiation therapy can be adjusted in real time in response to patient movement.
- Damage to healthy tissue is minimized with robotic radiotherapy due to precise yet flexible radiation paths.
Customization of therapy
- Adjustments can be made by the surgeon to suit the specific characteristics of the tumor.
- Individual patient factors are taken into account.
- Customized therapy procedure for optimal results.
- Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT).
Patient comfort and increased efficiency
- Shorten treatment times with robotic automation and precision.
- Shorter hospital stays during cancer treatment.
- Possible reduction in the number of radiation treatments required.
Integration of innovative technologies
- Imaging technologies for real-time monitoring of robotic radiosurgery.
- Tele-operation for improved surgical access in remote areas.
- Integration of AI-based technologies into robotic radiotherapy.

The CyberKnife? System enables automation of non-invasive radiosurgery with a robotic arm

AI-Driven Robotic Radiation Therapy: Leading radiation therapy centers around the world use Accuray CyberKnife System to deliver highly precise radiation beams to tumors and lesions. Instead of a scalpel, the AI-enabled CyberKnife System uses a compact linear accelerator - Linac - mounted on the KR QUANTEC robotic arm to deliver high-energy X-rays with precision. The Linac-based robotic radiosurgery system is accompanied by real-time image guidance. As a result of the robotic radiotherapy, radiation is delivered from countless beam angles. The CyberKnife System continues to set new standards in cancer treatment for a wide range of cases, while enabling surgeon's and other health care professionals the ability to help minimize dose to surrounding tissue. This means that treatment with the CyberKnife System can help to reduce side effects of radiation therapy benefitting patients by improving their quality of life.

Learn more about high-precision robotic radiosurgery with the CyberKnife? System

KR QUANTEC HC robot

BEC Medical's robotic arm for precise patient positioning

BEC Medical is integrating the KR QUANTEC robot into its modular exacure patient positioning system, which is used in particle-based radiotherapy and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) to support hospital doctors and healthcare professionals. Radiation therapy is delivered in the sub-millimeter range. Since the radioactive beam can only be moved to a limited extent, the patient must be precisely aligned with the beam - this can only be achieved by integrating a surgical robot. Thanks to KUKA's medical robotics technology, BEC is able to optimize the use of space in the treatment room, significantly increase the invasive treatment capacity and precisely position the treatment bed, including the patient and an optional imaging system weighing up to 300 kg in total, with a remarkable positioning repeatability of ± 0.06 millimeters.

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KR QUANTEC HC robot

KUKA Medical Robotics team

Expertise in healthcare robotics combined with exclusive support

We're here for you! Our experienced medical robotics team is ready to assist you with design, quality control, sales and support for your medical application, whether it is a radiosurgery system or robotic surgery. We go to great lengths to ensure that our surgical systems and components for the healthcare industry meet the requirements of the medical radiotherapy field. We do this by working closely with you around the world and around the clock.

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KUKA Robot Arms for Tumor Therapy

Maximum precision, safety and efficiency for optimal radiation therapy through automation

The LBR Med is the world's first robotic arm to be certified under the IECEE CB scheme, enabling accelerated market access for medical device manufacturers. The medical robot's sensitivity, precision and flexible controls make it ideal for integration into healthcare systems such as robotic radiation therapy or robotic surgery, enabling precise and tissue-friendly radiation therapy.

The KR QUANTEC HC robot, designed for high payloads in the healthcare sector, is used in radiation therapy for the precise placement of linear accelerators for the treatment of tumors. Additional safety features such as dual brakes, continuous pressure monitoring and a personnel rescue system facilitate certification and ensure safe radiosurgery for patients and healthcare professionals.

LBR Med: For precise positioning of small radiation sources

The LBR Med integrated lightweight robot enables precise positioning of small radiation sources for targeted treatment during robotic surgery and other procedures.

KR QUANTEC HC: For heavy medical equipment

Medical robots with a payload capacity of 300 kg, long reach, high precision and stiffness make it possible to position radiation equipment with millimeter accuracy in robotic surgery applications.