Insight Medbotics
Hamilton, Ontario medical robotics company; developer of IGAR, the first FDA-cleared robot designed to operate inside an MRI scanner.
Insight Medbotics is a Canadian medical robotics company headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 2017 as a joint venture between the Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation and MDA, building on research led by Dr. Mehran Anvari. The company develops robotic systems built from non-magnetic materials so they can function inside the bore of an MRI scanner during minimally invasive procedures.
The company's flagship system, IGAR, received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2023 for MRI-guided breast biopsy, which the company states makes it the only cleared robotic system designed for use with an MRI. IGAR provides real-time image-guided positioning during the biopsy procedure. Insight Medbotics is also developing Glenn, a second MRI-compatible robotic platform aimed at prostate biopsy and focal therapy, intended to give urologists MRI-guided access during interventions. As of late 2025, Glenn remained under development, with the company reporting positive early design and usability feedback from independent urologists; it is not FDA cleared for prostate indications and is not available for sale.
The company's public communications through 2026 continue to focus on expanding clinical interest in MRI-guided prostate procedures among US urologists ahead of a planned commercial launch for Glenn.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
IGAR
World's first FDA 510(k)-cleared MRI-compatible surgical robot for image-guided breast biopsy procedures.
Glenn
Next-generation MRI-compatible robotic system in development for prostate cancer care, providing urologists MRI-guided access during procedures.
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Contact Insight Medbotics
WEBSITE
https://insightmedbotics.comPHONE
+1 (905) 870-3311HEADQUARTERS
Canada
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2017
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North America
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