Diligent Robotics has begun rolling out Moxi 2.0, its next-generation hospital robot, to U.S. health systems. The robot features faster perception, longer runtime, and a learning flywheel that improves with each deployment.
Robotic rehabilitation systems are transforming stroke recovery by enhancing neuroplasticity and enabling personalized, home-based therapy. AI-driven tools and error augmentation techniques promise more effective and accessible care for survivors.
A childlike robot named Robin is helping young patients in US hospitals by chatting, playing, and even persuading them to eat. Deployed in about 30 facilities, it reduces anxiety and frees up healthcare staff.
Wuhan startup Xiyuan Intelligent is developing a brain-computer interface (BCI) integrated with embodied AI to enable active rehabilitation for stroke patients. Founded in May 2026, the company has already demonstrated a medical delivery robot and is advancing from VLA to world models.
A Chinese medical device firm has won EU approval for its 8mm 3D+4K+fluorescence endoscope, enabling surgical robots to use standard ports. This breakthrough reduces invasiveness and boosts AI-driven medical data collection.
The global surgical robot industry is booming, but domestic manufacturers face critical bottlenecks in materials, precision manufacturing, and supply chain collaboration. A new closed-door seminar aims to bridge the gap between demand and supply for core components.