Medical Device
4 reportsThe evidence base around Medical Device is examined through clinical validation, safety monitoring, and device design. Measured findings and claims about safety monitoring are separated by comparing post-market evidence with bench testing; the comparison must account for the fact that technical accuracy may not translate directly into improved health outcomes.
MIT Spinout Magnendo to Develop Autonomous Robotic Stroke System
Magnendo, a company spun out from MIT, has received up to $32 million from ARPA-H to build a magnetic robotic navigation platform for endovascular stroke treatment, aiming to reduce reliance on highly specialized clinicians and expand access to advanced care
Tactus AI Unveils Elsie Robot for Clinical Lab Automation
Tactus AI has introduced Elsie, a two-armed humanoid robot designed to automate hands-on clinical laboratory tasks using existing instruments and validated procedures, aiming to address staffing shortages without major infrastructure changes
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Ends ISS Mission After Eight Months
Chris Williams is set to return from his first mission aboard the International Space Station, where he supported experiments on cancer therapies, semiconductor materials, and robotic systems during an eight-month stay
Quantum Sensors and Compact Accelerators Highlight 2026 Instrumentation Briefing
The 2026 Physics World Instrumentation & Vacuum Briefing surveys advances in quantum sensors, ultrahigh vacuum engineering, compact particle acceleration, and real-time radiotherapy monitoring, with a focus on experimental progress and engineering challenges