ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 24/7/4(木)-予習- 手術支援ロボットの開発進む
ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 24/7/4(木)-予習- 手術支援ロボットの開発進む
JAPAN FIRMS MAKE ADVANCES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY
Japan firms make advances in robotic surgery
Japanese tech firms are making big inroads into the market for robotic surgery. They’re working on innovations that could enhance medical care and ease the nationwide doctor shortage.
Sony Group recently unveiled a prototype of a microsurgery assistance robot. The arms can reproduce human hand movements with greater stability and precision. That’s essential in delicate procedures, such as when stitching blood vessels under a microscope.
A robot developed by Japanese startup Medicaroid is already in use. The machine has assisted in more than 5,000 laparoscopic keyhole surgeries since being commercialized in 2020. Medicaroid’s backers include Kawasaki Heavy Industries, which has invested heavily in robotic surgery.
The Da Vinci robotic surgical system, designed by a U.S. firm, has dominated the market for many years. But since its patents started expiring a few years ago, competition has been intensifying.
（2024年6月10日のニュース）
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