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This Number 1 Surgical Robotics blog is for everyone - no matter which company you are in. It's for industry, investors, surgeons, clinicians, founders and more
It's to help the entire field of medtech to know more
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Steve Bell
Feb 13, 202413 min read
Why surgical robotics (soft tissue) is a hard mountain to climb
Background on surgical robotics and why it's hard I've been involved with surgical robotic since 1999- Johnson & Johnson had a fledgling...
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Steve Bell
Feb 13, 202413 min read
Intuitive leading the shift to Surgical Robotics becoming a service Industry
For the past 25 years the main model for selling a robot has been Sell the robot as capital Sell an annual service contract Sell the...
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Steve Bell
Feb 10, 20245 min read
Don't underestimate commercialisation of a new MedTech device
Time and time again I see MedTech startups be way too focused on the R&D side of things. They think that if they build a cool device, get...
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Steve Bell
Feb 6, 202416 min read
How AI is affecting and will affect Surgical Robotics (Exclusive Content)
So what do we really mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in surgical robotics? Let's start by defining a bit better what...
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Steve Bell
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Short article on the history of surgical robots in Urology.
Great article on the history surgical robots in Urology - starting from way back when. Check out the rest of the blog for deep dives into...
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Steve Bell
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Part 2: Medicaroid HINOTORI an expert review
Find the YouTube AUDIO podcast version of Medicaroid Hinotori review. The series continues with an in depth review of this Japanese main...
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Steve Bell
Jan 25, 20244 min read
Nothing is new in surgical robotics - The Early history of soft tissue robotics and how modern systems are just better working copies
For a little bit of fun... Nothing is new in surgical robotics - trust me. No matter how clever we all think we are in the current...
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Steve Bell
Jan 23, 202414 min read
Why bother having a Surgical Robot?
Why would anyone on earth want a soft tissue surgical robot? Surely a skilled laparoscopist has no need for such a thing... It is...
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Steve Bell
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Joe Mullings Untitled, Episode 1 | Soft Tissue Robotics Market with Steve Bell
It was a total pleasure to be the host of Joe Mullings on his new podcast where we discussed in depth the movements in the soft tissue...
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Steve Bell
Jan 17, 20244 min read
Know when to get help in a startup
It doesn't matter if you are just starting out in a startup or deep into a series D - one of the secrets to great leadership is to know...
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Steve Bell
Jan 15, 20241 min read
How to sell surgical robots (the basics)
For me to teach you how to sell a surgical robot (which is what I've done for hundreds of people) I'd need you for a few weeks 1:1. In...
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Steve Bell
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Part 1: Medtronic HUGO RAS an expert review
A review of the Medtronic Hugo RAS surgical robot - audio podcast
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Steve Bell
Jan 12, 20241 min read
What more to expect in the Exclusive Content section in the coming months
Over the coming months I will of course be doing a series of deep dives in to specifics around: Soft tissue robotic surgery AI in...
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Steve Bell
Jan 11, 20244 min read
How do MedTech Startups better uncover customer needs
You need to validate that your idea is really the right idea. Here's some simple rules to find that diamond.
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Steve Bell
Jan 10, 202418 min read
Robotic Instrumentation - a deep dive (Exclusive Content)
In this EXCLUSIVE CONTENT post I've covered a deep dive into current and future robotic instrumentation. An analysis of current pros and...
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Steve Bell
Jan 9, 202417 min read
What's next in soft tissue surgical robotics - Part 1- Main Frames (Exclusive Content)
It's an exciting time in surgical robotics. As the former CCO of CMR Surgical - I know this market very well. It was my job... Read this...
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Steve Bell
Jan 8, 202410 min read
Why Big companies struggle to do the startup thing in MedTech
Find out why big companies struggle to do startups in Medtech
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Steve Bell
Jan 2, 20244 min read
Seven Signs of MedTech Startup Struggles
Seven key reasons that startups struggle to raise investment money
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Steve Bell
Dec 14, 20234 min read
How to trash a great MedTech startup
Just do the opposite to succeed If you want to know how to have a successful startup in MedTech - why not understand some of the key...
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Steve Bell
Nov 28, 20237 min read
So why do so many MedTech Startups fail?
Most MedTech startups fail - and they really don't need to
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