Surgical Robots
Is Robotic Surgery Finding its Niche?
As the curtain closed on Robodoc the surgical robot, Penelope the surgical nurse held a coming-out party.

Integrated Surgical Systems, the makers of Robodoc, ceased operations following the dismissal of a product liability lawsuit filed against it. "We are suspending operations to reorganize and to secure additional capital," says CEO Ramesh Trivedi. "Our intent is not to dissolve the company."