Introducing FlexDex Surgical: a University of Michigan biotechnology startup. The first product is a lowcost instrument that mimics the surgeon’s hand, wrist, and arm movement for minimally invasive procedures. Read more https://www.medgadget.com/2018/08/fle...


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This technology was based on basic research funded by the National Science Foundation in the lab of Shorya Awtar, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Awtar is now the CoFounder and Chief Technology Officer at FlexDex Surgical.
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Read a Related Paper:
“A Novel Intuitively Controlled Articulating Instrument for Reoperative Foregut Surgery: A Case Report, ” Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques (2017).
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News release: https://news.engin.umich.edu/2017/02/...
New Atlas: https://newatlas.com/flexdexsurgical...
Toledo Blade: https://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2...

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