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The future of surgical robotics: Haptics

By Alistair Fleming

In this video, medtech expert Alistair Fleming explains the importance of haptics for surgeons in the operating room, and how haptics is transforming surgical robotics.

Alistair explores the possibilities of haptics beyond forced feedback and tactile feedback and how it could be used bring to life other facets such as moisture, temperature and tissue texture and radically enhance the capabilities of surgeons.

See how haptics is changing surgical robotics

Alistair Fleming

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Alistair Fleming PA medtech expert

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