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Medical Robots for Radiotherapy

The seamless integration of KUKA medical robots into clinical radiotherapy equipment opens up unique opportunities for hospitals and healthcare professionals in the field of radiotherapy. The integration of robotics into radiotherapy procedures enables surgeons to deliver fast, targeted and minimally invasive radiation treatment to tumors, beginning a new chapter in radiotherapy.


KUKA Medical Robotics for High-Precision Radiation Therapy

Robotic radiosurgery and robotic surgical devices such as the CyberKnife® are advancing the precise delivery of radiation therapy to tumors. The radiosurgery system's medical robotic arm positions X-ray beamformers such as the CyberKnife® so precisely and from different angles that surgeons can deliver radioactive beams directly to the affected area of the body from multiple sides.
It can also align the patient with sub-millimeter precision, positioning them perfectly for more effective radiation treatment. This high level of precision offered by robotic radiosurgery can't be matched by a surgeon or radiation oncologist and makes radiosurgery more successful for patients: faster procedures, protection of surrounding tissue, and more precise targeting of tumors lead to overall improvements in radiotherapy and surgical outcomes for both the surgeon and the patient.

How robotic radiosurgery benefits hospital staff and healthcare professionals

  • Precision and motion control

    • The surgical system directs the radiation to the tumor with high precision.
    • Radiation therapy can be adjusted in real time in response to patient movement.
    • Damage to healthy tissue is minimized with robotic radiotherapy due to precise yet flexible radiation paths.
  • Customization of therapy

    • Adjustments can be made by the surgeon to suit the specific characteristics of the tumor.
    • Individual patient factors are taken into account.
    • Customized therapy procedure for optimal results.
    • Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT).
  • Patient comfort and increased efficiency

    • Shorten treatment times with robotic automation and precision.
    • Shorter hospital stays during cancer treatment.
    • Possible reduction in the number of radiation treatments required.
  • Integration of innovative technologies

    • Imaging technologies for real-time monitoring of robotic radiosurgery.
    • Tele-operation for improved surgical access in remote areas.
    • Integration of AI-based technologies into robotic radiotherapy.

KUKA Medical Robots for Radiation Therapy: Innovative Applications and Practical Examples in Healthcare

The CyberKnife® radiation therapy system provides surgeons with a non-invasive alternative to conventional radiation therapy by delivering precise, robotically guided, minimally invasive radiation to malignant tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy and reduced side effects, benefiting patients and healthcare professionals.
Robotic patient positioning enables healthcare professionals to deliver highly precise and localized radiotherapy and BNCT treatment with reduced side effects. This allows surgeons to provide the best support for their surgical procedures.
The medical robotics team at KUKA

KUKA Medical Robotics team

Expertise in healthcare robotics combined with exclusive support

We're here for you! Our experienced medical robotics team is ready to assist you with design, quality control, sales and support for your medical application, whether it is a radiosurgery system or robotic surgery. We go to great lengths to ensure that our surgical systems and components for the healthcare industry meet the requirements of the medical radiotherapy field. We do this by working closely with you around the world and around the clock.