From Concept to Clinical Use: The hinotori™ Platform

In this interview, Josef de Pfeiffer speaks with Tetsuya Nakanishi, Managing Director of Medicaroid Europe, to discuss the story behind the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System, from the company’s founding as a joint venture between Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Sysmex to its growing presence. The discussion highlights what makes hinotori™ unique, how it addresses key surgeon challenges, the procedures it supports today, and the major milestones shaping its future in robotic-assisted surgery.

The interview covers:

0:15 Could you start by providing an overview to yourself and your role at Medicaroid?

2:49 Can you briefly describe Medicaroid’s journey since its founding and your key goals?

3:50 What is the hinotori™ system, and what sets it apart?

7:49 Which key surgeon pain points does hinotori™ address?

8:43 What procedures is hinotori™ used for in Japan, and which are planned next?

9:41 What are the next major milestones for hinotori™?

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