Introducing FlexDex Surgical: a University of Michigan biotechnology startup. The first product is a low-cost 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 Co-Founder 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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More articles:
News release: https://news.engin.umich.edu/2017/02/...
New Atlas: https://newatlas.com/flexdex-surgical...
Toledo Blade: https://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2...

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