Op-Ed: NeuroArmed and Ready

August 14, 2007

Since the first modern neurosurgery was performed in the 19th Century, the highest compliment that could be paid a neurosurgeon is that “he has a steady hand.” Unfortunately, despite tremendous advances in the field, hands haven’t gotten a bit steadier. One answer to this might be a bionic arm that uses anti-shake technology employed in today’s cameras and camcorders. But you’ll need surgeons willing to undergo amputation. A better solution is the just-announced neuroArm, one of the most advanced robotic devices ever invented, which combines shake-free scalpels with the ability to provide continuous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). (TCS Daily)