Robotics
Teams of
Humans and Robots
for Success
Integrating Humans and Robots
in the Life Sciences… the Minerva Way
Minerva’s experience in new product introduction and reliability improvements in surgical robotics give us the edge in your medical robotics project.
Robotics
Minerva supports the incorporation of robotics into the Life Science Industry with our experience in the implementation of automation, robotics and tele-operations in surgery, biotec, vaccines, and advance therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) throughout product development and commercialization.
We count with development experience for conditions, fixtures and tools to help facilitate the integration of machine learning and Al.
Our experience in the Visualization, Modeling and Digitalization of Processes results in fast and minimum risk robotics implementation for quality and capacity improvements without requiring new development work, repeated comparability studies or regulatory re-submissions.
Robotics Tele-Operations (repeated from above?)
Minerva supports the incorporation of robotics into the Life Science Industry with our experience in the implementation of automation, robotics and tele-operations in surgery, biotec, vaccines, and advance therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) throughout the product development and commercialization.
I addition, we have experience in the development of condition, fixtures and tools to facilitate the integration of machine learning and AI.
Our experience in the Visualization, Modeling and Digitalization of Processes results in fast and minimum risk robotics implementation for quality and capacity improvements without requiring new development work, repeated comparability studies or regulatory re-submissions.
Automation
Minerva supports the incorporation of robotics into the Life Science Industry with our experience in the implementation, of automation, robotics and tele-operations in surgery, biotec, vaccines, and advance therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) throughout the product development and commercialization.
I addition, we have experience in the development of condition, fixtures and tools to facilitate the integration of machine learning and Al.
Our experience in the Visualization, Modeling and Digitalization of Processes results, in fast and minimum risk robotics implementation for quality and capacity improvements without requiring new development work, repeated comparability studies or regulatory re-submissions.
What Are Robotic Medical Devices?
- Advanced medical tools or systems that incorporate robotic technology to assist healthcare professionals in performing various medical procedures, surgeries, rehabilitation tasks, or diagnostic activities.
- These devices utilize robotic mechanisms and sensors among others things, to bolster patient outcomes and mitigate human errors across medical specialties and enhance precision, dexterity and control.
Examples of robotic medical devices supported by Minerva include:
- Surgical Robots: These systems aid surgeons during minimally invasive surgeries
(e.g ., laparoscopic, endoscopic, or robotic-assisted procedures) employing robotic
arms with surgical tools controlled by the surgeon from a console. Notable examples
include the da Vinci Surgical System utilized in procedures such as prostatectomy,
hysterectomy, and cardiac surgery. - Diagnostic Robots:These systems are employed in diagnostic imaging procedures
or Iaboratory analyses to automate sample processing, data acquisition, and interpretation. Notable examples include robotic MRI machines, robotic biopsy
systems, and robotic laboratory automation systems.
Benefits of Using Robotic Medical Devices:
Improved precision, reduced invasiveness, shorter recovery times and enhanced ergonomics for healthcare providers, as well as increased accessibility to specialized medical procedures.
Challenges of Using Robotic Medical Devices:
Cost, training requirements, regulatory compliance, ethical considerations surrounding automation in healthcare.
Our knowledge and support indudes:
Cell Culture and Expansion
- Automated cell culture systems equipped with robotic arms and integrated sensors to precisely control environmental conditions and optimize cell growth and viability.
Cell Sorting and Selection
- Select specific characteristics such as cell surface markers, morphology, or genetic markers through automated cell sorting systems equipped with imaging and sorting capabilities.
- This facilitates isolation for the desired cell populations with high accuracy and purity which ultimately improves options for process adaptation to patient material variations.
Viral Vector Production
- Support the automation of bio-tech systems and processes used in the production of viral vectors, such as lentiviral vectors or adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) including trensfection, purification, and titration.
- This allows for high-throughput production of viral vectors.
Bioprocessing and Bioreactor Control
- Automate various bio-processing steps, including media preparation, bioreactor setup, sampling, and process monitoring and regulation of bioreactor parameters.
- These include but are not limited to pH, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient levels for optimal cell growth and production.
Harvesting and Cryopreservation
- Support the automation of the harvesting and cryopreservation of cell and tissue products, ensuring consistency and quality throughout the process.
- Automated harvesting systems equipped with robotic arms and specialized tools to efficiently harvest cells from culture vessels and standardization of cryopreservation and storage cell-based products.
Quality Control and Assay Automation
- Robotics technology facilitates automated quality control testing and assay automation in advanced therapies manufacturing.
- Robotic systems can perform a wide range of analytical assays, including cell counting, viability assessment, potency testing, and purity analysis, with high throughput and reproducibility.
Inventory Management and Material Handling
- Automated inventory management and material handling tasks, such as storing, retrieving, and transporting raw materials, reagents, and finished products within manufacturing facilities.
- Automated storage and retrieval conveyance systems with optimized inventory management and logistics with reduced manual handling and error minimization.
The Minerva integration of robotics technology into advanced therapy manufacturing and quality control aims to improve process efficiency, scalability, and quality assurance.
This initiative ultimately streamlines the development and commercialization of cutting-edge cell and gene therapies, benefitting patients in need.
Innovation is Opportuniy.
Patient-Centric, Adaptive, Robotics
and surgical connectivity of data and technology.