Robocath's R-One
The French Robocath company has been working on the first commercial European catheter robot (now CE marked), starting in 2017 with €6.4m investment:
"R-One robotic assistance platform was designed using a global approach
to the needs of interventional cardiology. It integrates flawlessly with
the interventional protocol. R-One is designed to provide physicians
with reliable, precise assistance during procedures and enhance
movements creating better interventional conditions, in particular by
being totally protected from x-rays.
R-One comprises two core elements:
- Radio-protected control unit: a mobile radioprotection control station with a mobile radiation protection screen that protects medical staff from x-rays, and the command unit (joysticks). With this unit, the physician remotely controls instruments in the vascular system safely and accurately
- Robotic unit: comprising the robot and its articulated support arm
Its architecture means up to two guide/stent-balloon catheter units can be used (non-simultaneously). It is compatible with market leading devices (guidewires, stent/balloons, imaging systems, etc.). It takes just a few minutes to install and integrates flawlessly with the intervention protocol, without adding any additional steps.
R-One comprises two core elements:
- Radio-protected control unit: a mobile radioprotection control station with a mobile radiation protection screen that protects medical staff from x-rays, and the command unit (joysticks). With this unit, the physician remotely controls instruments in the vascular system safely and accurately
- Robotic unit: comprising the robot and its articulated support arm
Its architecture means up to two guide/stent-balloon catheter units can be used (non-simultaneously). It is compatible with market leading devices (guidewires, stent/balloons, imaging systems, etc.). It takes just a few minutes to install and integrates flawlessly with the intervention protocol, without adding any additional steps.
- R-Grasp: this unique, anthropomorphic technology facilitates the navigation of instruments inside the vascular system, making it possible to reproduce hand movements at any point (independent or simultaneous rotation and translation). The right joystick alone enables the guidewire to be navigated into position. The left joystick controls the catheter stent/balloon previously placed on the guide. This intuitive control system allows physicians to easily familiarize themselves with it.
- R-Lock: Locking the guidewire in the robotic unit ensures that it remains perfectly stable throughout the intervention and that access to the lesion is maintained during the procedure. This system significantly improves interventional conditions.
Enhanced movement
In addition to its anthropomorphic nature, replicating hand movements identically, R-One offers a greater level of freedom of movement than a manual procedure (repeatability, one-handed guidance, etc.). This presents new movement possibilities like continuous rotation (Easy-Loop®).
Comfort and safety for medical staff
Radio-Stop: thanks to the mobile radioprotection control station, interventional cardiologists can carry out interventions remotely. This means they are protected from x-rays, known to cause recognized occupational diseases such as cancer. The intervention is carried out in a safe environment, with considerably reduced stress levels for physicians.
Ergonomic position: procedures are carried out while seated at mobile radioprotection control station.
In addition to its anthropomorphic nature, replicating hand movements identically, R-One offers a greater level of freedom of movement than a manual procedure (repeatability, one-handed guidance, etc.). This presents new movement possibilities like continuous rotation (Easy-Loop®).
Comfort and safety for medical staff
Radio-Stop: thanks to the mobile radioprotection control station, interventional cardiologists can carry out interventions remotely. This means they are protected from x-rays, known to cause recognized occupational diseases such as cancer. The intervention is carried out in a safe environment, with considerably reduced stress levels for physicians.
Ergonomic position: procedures are carried out while seated at mobile radioprotection control station.
Close visualization: visual proximity with radiography screens
Operating excellence
Establishments equipped with R-One can position themselves as centers of excellence for interventional cardiology and attract top-level physicians."
Establishments equipped with R-One can position themselves as centers of excellence for interventional cardiology and attract top-level physicians."
Download their brochure here.
Source: Robocath
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