For the past three decades, FUTEK has invested in researching and developing miniature custom sensor solutions that are poised to push the boundaries of MedTech innovation, such as haptic feedback in robotic surgery and less invasive laparoscopic tools. Combining subminiature package design, precision measurement and consistent sensitivity, stability, and repeatability in sterile environments, our sensors pave the way for smarter and more reliable healthcare solutions.

This conceptual rendering of the multi-jointed robotic arm of a surgical system illustrates the important roles that sensors play in this kind of minimally invasive procedure. As the surgeon is working remotely from a console, his or her movements are translated into robotic movements that emulate the dexterity of the human hand and wrist. In order to move with precision and accuracy, the robotic arm relies on the sensors’ force and torque measurement and feedback.