Spine and orthopedic companies made strides with new robots in 2024.
Rosa Shoulder (Zimmer Biomet): Rosa Shoulder earned FDA approval in February and was debuted by John Sperling, MD, of Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic. The robot leverages ZBEdge Dynamic Intelligence technology and is designed to assist with anatomic and reverse techniques. It also integrates with the Signature ONE 2.0 surgical planning software.
Velys Spine (DePuy Synthes): Velys Spine was launched in August and will be commercially available in 2025. It is a dual-use robotics and standalone navigation platform created in collaboration with eCential Robotics. The robot is designed for spinal fusions and has pathology-specific workflows.
Mako Spine (Stryker): Mako Spine was debuted by Jason Lowenstein, MD, in October. It is designed for pedicle screw placement and is used in conjunction with Stryker's Spine Guidance 5 software.
ExcelsiusFlex (Globus Medical): ExcelsiusFlex earned FDA 510(k) clearance in June. It is designed to provide stereotaxic guidance during orthopedic joint or spine surgeries.
TMini 1.1 (Think Surgical): The TMini 1.1 builds on its predecessor and debuted in September. Alexander Sah, MD, performed the debut case at Washington Outpatient Surgery Center in Fremont, Calif. The new version of the robot enables positional refinement and optimization of the implant custom to the patient's needs.