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M.I.L.A.N.O. Robot · Project

Versatile and Compact Robotic Platform for Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgeries

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Imagine a surgical robot that isn't a giant machine taking up a whole room, but a compact tool that can be moved around easily. It acts like a smart assistant that helps surgeons see better and move more precisely without needing huge cuts in the patient. It's like switching from a bulky desktop computer to a powerful, portable laptop for surgery.

By the numbers
40%
Current robotic adoption rate in Europe for established procedures
10 minutes
Initial setup time for the robot
10–12 cm
Size of traditional abdominal surgery incisions
The business problem

What needed solving

Current surgical robots are too expensive, bulky, and complex, leading to an adoption rate below 40% in Europe. Hospitals struggle with the need for dedicated rooms and high costs per procedure.

The solution

What was built

A modular robotic platform consisting of Camera and Assistive robots that can be combined into an Operative Robot. It includes integrated lens cleaning and smoke evacuation systems.

Audience

Who needs this

Public and private hospitalsGynaecology clinicsUrology centersGastrointestinal surgery centersMedical device distributors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare Providers
enterprise
Target: Private and Public Hospitals

If you are a hospital dealing with high costs and space constraints of traditional robotics — this project developed a compact, transportable robotic platform that does not require a dedicated operating room. This allows for a wider range of procedures in existing spaces.

Medical Device Distribution
mid-size
Target: Surgical Equipment Distributors

If you are a distributor dealing with low adoption rates of robotics (below 40% in Europe) — this project developed a system with a competitive purchase price and flexible payment plans. This lowers the barrier to entry for smaller clinics.

Specialized Surgical Clinics
SME
Target: Gynaecology and Urology Centers

If you are a clinic dealing with the need for both single-port and multi-port access — this project developed one robot that switches between both configurations. This eliminates the need to buy multiple different systems for different specialties.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost structure for hospitals?

The platform offers a competitive purchase price and a low cost per procedure through convenient purchase plans to increase patient access.

Can this be scaled across different surgical specialties?

Yes, the robot is versatile and can be used for gastrointestinal, gynecology, and urology surgeries by switching between single and multi-port configurations.

What is the IP or licensing status?

Based on available project data, the technology is developed by Valuebiotech SRL, but specific licensing terms are not detailed.

How does it integrate into existing hospital workflows?

It is designed for quick integration with a setup time of only 10 minutes and does not require a dedicated surgical room due to its compact size.

What is the timeline for the project development?

The project period runs from 2023-04-01 to 2025-09-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Italian SME, Valuebiotech SRL, with a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a highly focused commercial drive and direct control over the intellectual property, avoiding the complexities of large academic consortia.

How to reach the team

Contact Valuebiotech SRL in Italy for partnership or procurement inquiries.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or distribution opportunities for the M.I.L.A.N.O. platform.

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