Bill Peine – Technology Leaders Series

Welcome to our Technology Leaders Series with QNX. In this video, Bill Peine, VP of Research & Technology, Surgical Business, Medtronic, sits down with Dan Lodu, Marketing Manager, QNX, to discuss the evolution of surgical robotics, the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery, the importance of reliable software and hardware, and the role of advanced software and Physical AI in shaping the future of surgical robotics.

QNX delivers foundational software platforms that empower the medical device industry to create the next generation of life-critical applications. From complex surgical robotics and precise diagnostic equipment to reliable patient monitoring and drug delivery systems, the company’s safety-certified and secure solutions are engineered to meet the stringent demands of modern healthcare.

The interview covers:

0:38 To start us off, what excites you most about the current state of surgical robotics and how far the field has come in your experience?

2:27 From your perspective, what are the biggest factors shaping how hospitals and clinics decide to adopt or expand robotic-assisted surgery programs today?

4:14 Robotic-assisted surgery is often a life-critical procedure. How do you ensure the various components – both software and hardware – are up to the task for the planned operation?

6:20 As modern robotic platforms become more complicated — integrating vision systems, imaging inputs, multiple robotic arms — what does it take from the underlying software to keep these components, synchronized and effective?

7:50 Looking ahead, what developments in robotics and supporting software do you think will most significantly shape the next generation of surgical robotic systems?

9:53 How much of a role do you think Physical AI will impact the future of robotic surgery?

To learn more about Medtronic, visit: https://www.medtronic.com/en-gb/index…

To learn more about QNX, visit: https://qnx.software/en