
Versius
Soft-tissue surgical robot made by CMR Surgical.
Versius uses portable robotic modules to support surgery through small incisions. Surgeons work from an open console with articulated instruments and a three-dimensional view of the operating field.
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Timeline for Versius
Passed to Stryker for exclusive US sales
UK Startups and Innovation: Stryker takes option to buy CMR SurgicalBackground
Versius is CMR Surgical’s robotic system for minimal access surgery. Its modular layout allows equipment to be positioned around the operating table and moved between theatres. The design lets surgeons choose instrument entry points according to the patient and procedure, drawing on familiar laparoscopic approaches. [CMR Surgical product guide](https://cmrsurgical.com/Versius).
The system combines an open surgeon console, three-dimensional imaging and instruments with articulated wrists. Surgeons can operate sitting or standing, and the console’s open arrangement supports communication with the rest of the theatre team. CMR presents portability and compatibility with existing operating rooms as central design features. The product therefore involves both the surgeon’s controls and the equipment placed beside the patient, with hospital training and workflow forming part of its introduction into practice.
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