On September 3, 2024, BioRob2024 in Heidelberg, Germany, featured a plenary talk by Pietro Valdastri on “Lifesaving Magnetic Surgical Robots.” In front of an audience of around 800 attendees, Valdastri explored the cutting-edge potential of magnetically controlled surgical robots, showcasing how they can revolutionize minimally invasive procedures. This event was part of the 10th IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob2024), which brought together top experts from the fields of robotics, mechatronics, medicine, and biology to tackle the latest challenges and innovations.
BioRob2024 is a collaborative event between IEEE’s Robotics and Automation (RAS) and Engineering in Medicine and Biology (EMBS) societies, focusing on the integration of robotics into healthcare and the development of bio-inspired technologies for diagnosis, surgery, rehabilitation, and more.