The MIRO Innovation Lab

The MIRO Innovation Lab was launched in 2017 at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Funded by the Helmholtz Association, the innovation laboratory is an interface between industry, research and clinical partners, which enables the collaborative research and development of new technologies in the medical robotics sector. Using our technology and expertise, we give particularly small and medium enterprises easier access to the highly dynamic market of medical robotics.

MIRO – our basic technology

Our technology is based on the third generation of the medical robot arm MIRO. MIRO is a lightweight robotic arm optimised for medical applications. It is kinematically redundant and fully torque-controlled. It has been designed to recreate the size and mobility of a human arm, so that it can be operated intuitively, sensitively and safely. During a procedure, the surgeon can use one or multiple MIRO robots on a flexible and modular basis with different specialised instruments. This means MIRO can support in different application such as cleaning wounds using a water jet (wound debridement), robot-assisted endoscope guidance and minimally invasive surgery. The robot is programmed in such a way that it allows direct human-robot interaction, while at the same time performing precise, remote or automated functions.

Possible areas of application

What makes MIRO so special is its versatility. Depending on your needs, you can equip a single robotic arm with special instruments or use multiple robotic arms as a complete system.
This enables numerous medical applications in diagnosis and therapy: anywhere where the use of medical robotic and assistance systems is beneficial. Examples of MIRO use cases include:

• Minimally invasive surgery with the MiroSurge-System
• Neuro- and spinal surgery
• Robotic waterjet surgery and wound debridement
• Ultrasound-aided applications

Our services

In order to meet your interests and needs, we offer formats of collaboration that are flexible, dynamic and above all, available at short notice.

• Consultancy, concept and feasibility studies
  Do you have an idea for an application but don't know which technology is right? Do you have a problem but no solution concept yet? Or do you have the concept and want to evaluate it with the help of our infrastructure? – We help you make the right decision and find solutions!
• Technology analysis, optimisation and redevelopment
  Are you already using robotic systems and want to evaluate them or develop an entirely new technology? – We can support you!
• Training and networking
  Would you like to stay up-to-date with medical robotics and discuss your ideas with experts? Are you looking for an opportunity to exchange ideas on future robotic technologies on a national and international basis? Would you like to network with potential partners? – We open doors for you!