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da Vinci 5 Force Feedback instruments: Spot the difference
Quick post here to show you the massive difference between standard Xi Instruments and the new Force Feedback Instruments: Look at the...
Steve Bell
Mar 19, 20245 min read
1 Hour deep dive into da Vinci 5
MedTech Mavericks podcast has created a deep technical dive into the da Vinci 5 - pulling on everything we know so far. From...
Steve Bell
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Updated: 21 Soft Tissue Surgical Robotics - Multiport systems - list and overview (Systems that compete with daVinci Xi)
So strap in... I'm giving a top level assessment of the 21 current Soft Tissue surgical robots that are competing with the current...
Steve Bell
Mar 18, 202414 min read
UPDATED: What could be the impact of daVinci 5 on the market and competitors
In another special report I've delved deep into the possible features coming on the daVinci 5 by Intuitive. It is my best guess on what...
Steve Bell
Mar 17, 202415 min read
da Vinci 5 - Intuitive. Explainer Video
Intuitive dropped a really nice explainer video of some of the features of the new Intuitive da Vinci 5 system - watch the video here...
Steve Bell
Mar 16, 20241 min read
Updated: 26/3/24 Intuitive Da Vinci 5 vs Xi an early review - but it’s more what they’re not telling you that you need to know
Included in this blog: New haptics, insufflation system, new console with new control arms, helm, new control panel, energy systems,...
Steve Bell
Mar 15, 202421 min read
UPDATED: Intuitive daVinci Gen 5 - so what's still expected
IMPORTANT UPDATED 15th March 2024: Following the release of the DV Information I have made a companion report with details of the system...
Steve Bell
Mar 15, 202423 min read
How to build and run a successful MedTech sales territory
I've been in MedTech for over 30 years. I've hired a lot of good sales professionals - I've built a lot of great sales professionals, and...
Steve Bell
Mar 14, 20249 min read
Navigating the Robotic Surgery Gold Rush in MedTech with Steve Bell
Enjoy this podcast with lots of insights for MedTech Startups. Stephanie Pliha hosts the Tribe Agency Leadr podcast where we discuss...
Steve Bell
Mar 13, 20241 min read
10 ways to run your meetings more efficiently and stop people hating you
When you run a crappy meeting with twenty people in the room or in a virtual meeting - I guarantee you attendees think you're an idiot...
Steve Bell
Mar 12, 202411 min read
Joe Mullings Untitled, Episode | A dive into the Endovascular Robotics Market with Steve Bell
Joining Joe Mullings to speculate on what is fast becoming the new emerging market for healthcare robotics. Endovascular roots have been...
Steve Bell
Mar 6, 20241 min read
8 misconceptions about soft tissue surgical robotics
I have heard over the years every single bizarrity about surgical robotics. Urban myths - memes - tropes and just down right propaganda....
Steve Bell
Mar 5, 202412 min read
Life lessons from the business world
I want o share one of the most important lessons with you. That of work - life balance. Making you startup will almost kill you. I...
Steve Bell
Mar 4, 20241 min read
This is why you should never ever give your product away for free. Pricing is key.
So a few weeks ago I ran a little experiment - to prove what I already knew. Call that bias in my experiment - but honestly people never...
Steve Bell
Mar 3, 20249 min read
Surgical Stapling in Surgical Robotics - the next frontier
Indulge me: I want to make sure you understand the following content, so I need to give some background for surgical stapling in...
Steve Bell
Mar 1, 202422 min read
The power of NO in business
Some quick advice on the power of No. Because if everything is urgent... nothing is urgent.
Steve Bell
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Part 4: Asensus LUNA an early impression review
You can watch the demonstration by Asensus - then watch my review and see if you think I have it right Asensus Luna Presentation by the...
Steve Bell
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Part 3: Moon Surgical MAESTRO an expert review
What is Moon Surgical's Maestro system I've uploaded a full in depth review of Moon Surgical's Maestro surgical robotic platform. Get the...
Steve Bell
Feb 28, 20241 min read
Skeletons in the MedTech Startup Closet : How to avoid them...
So let me preface this post by saying that all startups end up with skeletons in their closet (well that has been my experience.) Most...
Steve Bell
Feb 27, 202438 min read
Are you too old or too young to start a MedTech Startup?
I don't think so and neither does Gary Vaynerchuck... Gary Veynerchuk and being too old in MedTech Startups It is amazing to me how many...
Steve Bell
Feb 20, 20249 min read
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