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Recently, Horizon Surgical Systems announced the completion$30 million (approximately 210 million RMB)The A-round financing. This round of financing was led by ExSight Ventures and a major corporate investor, including Main Street Advisors and the University of California.The funds will be used forFurther develop the Polaris surgical robot, conduct the first human study, and further build the company team.
# Investment Details
ExSight Ventures and other leading corporate investors, including Main Street Advisors and the University of California (UC Investments), led this round of financing.Firas Rahhal, M.D. of ExSight Ventures and investor William LinkJoined the board of Horizon Surgical Systems, Inc.Dr. Jean-Pierre Hubschman, founder and CEO of Horizon Surgical Systems, stated: "We are thrilled to have the strong support of major investors such as ExSight, Main Street Advisors, and the University of California. Both our team and investors recognize that the Polaris system will fully leverage surgical robotics technology, enhancing visualization and precise robotic control, thereby augmenting the capabilities of surgeons."# Polaris Ophthalmic Surgical RobotResearch and Development Background
Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Horizon Surgical Systems, stated that cataract surgeries are currently performed globally.Achieve28 million cases, with over 4.5 million cases in the United States，The market size has reached 8 billion US dollars, and with the continuous expansion of the elderly population (growth rate is approximately4%-5%), and it is expected that by 2027 the market size will reach 10 billion US dollars.The number of doctors and nurses is insufficient to meet such a large surgical demand.
Polaris Robot
Polaris is an advanced ophthalmic surgical robot platform developed by Horizon Surgical Systems.The platform combines the latest robotics technology, advanced medical imaging technology, and artificial intelligence (AI)., aimed at expanding the capabilities of surgeons beyond current limitations.
Currently, the company has not yetRelease the Final Images of the Polaris Surgical Robot SystemThe Polaris surgical robot system improves the accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes of surgeries by providing enhanced visualization and precise robotic control.The development goal of the Polaris system is to advance microsurgical procedures, particularly in ophthalmic surgery.The system is designed with consideration for the precision and safety of surgery, as well as the potential positive impact on patients' postoperative recovery.
The picture shows the prototype (the same below).
InIn terms of automation, a key technological advancement of the Polaris ophthalmic surgical robot is the tool exchange between its digital microscope and robotic arms, which allows the robot to automatically switch between different tools during surgery to perform various tasks.Robotic Arm:With sufficient flexibility and precision to accurately move to the desired position during surgery and perform precise operations.Digital Microscope:Provided high-resolution images, enabling the robot to clearly visualize the surgical area and perform precise operations.Reliable Tool Exchange Mechanism: Rapid and accurate tool changes during the surgical process. The Polaris ophthalmic surgical robot can automatically switch all surgical tools during ophthalmic surgery (This typically involves a tool library from which the robot can select and change tools as needed.）。Real-time Generation of Anatomical Structures:Through advanced image processing and analysis algorithms, the robot can convert captured images into 3D models, thereby assisting in the identification and understanding of ocular anatomical structures.Relevant experimental data also shows,Polaris Surgical Robot System Performs Better Than Human Ophthalmologists, Achieving Sensing Accuracy of Less Than One Micron.AndWith the advancement of technology, the Polaris system may integrate more advanced features.
# About Horizon Surgical Systems
Horizon Surgical Systems is a company focused on the development of ophthalmic surgical robotic platforms. Located in Malibu, California, it was spun out from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).Horizon Surgical Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions for ophthalmic surgery to enhance surgical precision and efficiency while increasing patient access to care.The team at Horizon Surgical Systems is composed of experts in the fields of ophthalmology, surgical robotics, and AI, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical innovation and creating meaningful solutions to improve medical outcomes and raise the standard of patient care.
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