Singularity University invites you to their event

Why You Should Expect Your Future Surgeon to be Robotic

About this event

Robotic technology already plays a significant role in modern medicine and will continue to evolve into the standard of care as many types of healthcare robots enter the space. As our expectations change, so too will our thinking around innovation and what role robotics and intelligent systems can play in solving healthcare’s challenges. Surgery has been one of the earliest health care spaces in which robotics has played a major role, and there are many lessons to be learned from this pioneering technology. 

Join us as we explore the current state of robotic-assisted surgery and where it’s headed in the future.

In this session, you will:

  • Understand how the shift away from open surgery towards robotic-assisted surgery occurred in the world of medicine
  • Gain insight into some of the biggest opportunities we have when we “digitize” surgery
  • Discover 5 key areas of focus for expanding the utility of a robotic platform from imaging to education, which stretch our definitions of what constitutes a “robotic technology”

About Dr. Catherine Mohr 

Dr. Catherine Mohr is an expert in the fields of robotic surgery and sustainable technologies. She holds patents for medical devices, has been involved with several startup companies and today is Senior Director of Medical Research for Intuitive Surgical, maker of the da Vinci robotic surgical system. She holds a medical degree plus degrees in mechanical engineering and has worked in the fields of alternative energy and transportation including alternate energy vehicles, and sustainable technologies.

During her initial training as a mechanical engineer at MIT AI Laboratory, Mohr developed compliant robotic hands designed to work in unstructured and dynamic environments.

Later, while pursuing an MD degree at Stanford, she identified needs for new laparoscopic surgical instruments and collaborated to develop the first totally robotic roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and invented and then started a company to commercialize the LapCap device for safely establishing pneumoperitoneum.

Singularity University

Be Exponential.

We empower a global community with the mindset, skills & network to leverage exponential technologies and create an abundant future for all. Join Us.