Real-Time Innovations (RTI), a leader in software frameworks for physical AI systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Kinova, a global medical robotics provider. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development and integration of advanced medical robotics by combining real-time data connectivity with intelligent robotic technologies.
At the heart of this partnership is RTI Connext, a robust real-time connectivity framework that simplifies the design and integration of intelligent systems. When integrated with Kinova’s cutting-edge robotic platforms, it enables the rapid development of next-generation surgical robotics and medical systems while reducing time-to-market and program risk.
Enabling Intelligent and Connected Robotic Systems
RTI and Kinova are integrating medical robotics into a digital ecosystem, enhancing real-time interoperability between AI models, sensors, visualization tools, and robotic components, crucial for creating reliable surgical solutions.
Both companies have also joined NVIDIA’s Isaac for Healthcare initiative, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing robotic intelligence and precision in the healthcare sector.
Showcasing Teleoperation Innovation
The Surgical Robotics Society Annual Meeting in Strasbourg, France, will feature a live remote teleoperation demo featuring MedAcuity, RTI, and Kinova, allowing attendees to operate a Kinova robotic arm from 3,000 miles away using a haptic controller, showcasing AI-driven connectivity and real-time control.
Driving the Future of Surgical Robotics
François Boucher, VP of Business Development at Kinova, highlighted the importance of collaboration between RTI’s real-time framework and Kinova’s surgical-grade robotics for faster and more reliable market solutions.
RTI’s Senior Director of Commercial Markets, Bob Leigh, highlighted the partnership’s infrastructure as a tool for innovators to enhance operational precision, enable teleoperation, and integrate complex systems seamlessly.
With the fusion of AI, robotics, and real-time data systems, RTI and Kinova are setting the stage for the next wave of medical innovation, paving the way for more intelligent, connected, and effective surgical robotics.
