Riverfield's SAROA

Riverfield has been developing allegedly the  "world's first surgical assist robot that reproduces sense of force:

"Saroa is the world's first minimally invasive surgical assist robot that successfully reproduces sense of force. Using flexible and delicate air pressure control, Saroa allows the user to directly perceive the sense of force. This enables the operator to perform procedures with almost the same level of sensation as if they were conducting the surgery with their own fingers, even in remote operation scenarios.

With pneumatic control technology - Innovation in robot development; employing air pressure, an excellent technology for reproducing soft and supple movements.

Riverfield develops robots that minimize the risk of injury and accidents, pursue safety in collaborative work with humans, and focus on technology that faithfully and accurately reproduces human movements. With the cooperation of domestic companies with various unique technologies, we are developing sophisticated robots that incorporate the craftsmanship unique to Japan, a country known for its precision manufacturing."

Development partners: Kawashima Laboratory, University of Tokyo and Tokyo Institute of Technology Tadano Laboratory.

Source: Riverfield