Swedish Medical robot gives manicure, makes paper airplanes |
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Surgeon Jim Porter wanted to show off the advanced skills of Swedish Medical Center’s precision surgical robotic device. So he made YouTube videos of the robot doing some non-surgical things.
Like making and flying a tiny paper airplane. And giving his daughter a manicure.
Early in March, surgeons from the Swedish Orthopedic Institute showcased their new robotic-assisted technology by streaming live a knee-replacement surgery on the internet, complete with live chat.
The live surgery and the YouTube videos offer a look at the latest medical technology, and also a look at how the competitive health-care industry is using advances in technology to market their brand and services.
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