A Glasgow startup is aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for use in surgical environments.
Nami Surgical’s miniaturised ultrasonic medical devices uses high-frequency sound waves to power precise, minimally invasive surgery.
The innovation aims to introduce ultrasonic scalpels to robotic surgery, which have up to now been too large and inflexible to use in practice.
After securing investment, the company is now prepared to enter into development contracts with leading surgical robotics companies.
Co-founder, Nico Fenu, said: “Medical ultrasound was first demonstrated in Glasgow in the 1950s and this led to the first ultrasound device going into service in 1965.
“The fact that we’re ‘homegrown’ out of the University of Glasgow and can deliver this latest advancement in the technology in our new Hillington offices (just a stones-throw away from the original Babcox and Wilcox site on Porterfield Road where Professor Ian Donald first borrowed an ultrasound metal flaw detector to test his theory) has a nice circulatory to it.
“This will completely innovate the global market in our industry, and being able to do that from our base in Scotland is pretty ideal.”
Co-founder Dr Rebecca Cleary added: “We are breaking down the significant barriers to using ultrasonic scalpels in robotic surgery with our high-performance, miniaturised, and dexterous ultrasonic scalpel.
“With our initial round of investment secured, we are now prepared to enter into development contracts with leading surgical robotics companies. Our goal is to collaborate closely with these industry leaders to develop a new generation of disruptive ultrasonic tools that will set new standards in surgical technology. Through these partnerships, we aim to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in robotic surgery, ensuring a steady pipeline of innovations that will shape the future of the field.”
Nico Fenu, CEO and Co-founder of Nami Surgical, will speak at Digital Glasgow on October 31