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Performance-Guided Surgery: Robots in the operating room

The Robot Report Podcast

Published
September 19, 2025
Duration
1h 5m
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Last updated
Jul 5, 2026

Discusses On the show this week: Dustin Vaughan, VP of R&D for Robotics at Ascensus, discusses the strategic d…

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On the show this week: Dustin Vaughan, VP of R&D for Robotics at Ascensus, discusses the strategic direction and priorities of his team, focusing on the development of the Luna platform. Vaughan highlights the importance of performance-guided surgery and the integration of augmented intelligence to enhance clinical support systems. Vaughan also addresses …

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On the show this week: Dustin Vaughan, VP of R&D for Robotics at Ascensus, discusses the strategic direction and priorities of his team, focusing on the development of the Luna platform. Vaughan highlights the importance of performance-guided surgery and the integration of augmented intelligence to enhance clinical support systems. Vaughan also addresses the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes and cybersecurity concerns while emphasizing the potential of robotics and automation in the