Asensus Surgical
US surgical robotics company, formerly TransEnterix, developer of the Senhance system; acquired by Karl Storz in 2024.
Asensus Surgical, formerly known as TransEnterix, is a US-based surgical robotics company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. The company developed the Senhance Surgical Robotic System, a multi-port robotic platform enabling minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures with haptic feedback and eye-tracking camera control. Asensus also developed the Intelligent Surgical Unit (ISU), a computer vision platform designed to digitize the surgeon-patient interface through augmented intelligence.
In August 2024, Karl Storz SE & Co. KG completed the acquisition of Asensus Surgical, which became a wholly owned subsidiary. The company had collaborated with Karl Storz through its VentureOne robotics unit prior to the acquisition. Senhance received CE marking and FDA 510(k) clearance for use in multiple laparoscopic procedures.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Senhance Surgical Robotic System
Multi-port robotic surgery platform with haptic feedback and eye-tracking camera control for laparoscopic procedures.
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Contact Asensus Surgical
WEBSITE
https://www.asensus.comPHONE
+1 919-765-8400HEADQUARTERS
United States
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Founded
2006
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Manufacturer
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North America
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