🔹A Major Milestone: KUKA Wins Medical Robotics Contract
On March 28, 2019, KUKA officially announced a robotics supply contract with Restoration Robotics for the integration of their lightweight robotic arm into the ARTAS iX system.

ARTAS iX is the first and only intelligent solution that offers:

✅ Fully automated follicular unit extraction (FUE)

✅ Simultaneous site making and implantation

✅ All functions integrated in one compact platform

✅ Consistent, repeatable, and minimally invasive results

🔹 KUKA LBR Med – A Certified Game-Changer
At the core of ARTAS iX is the KUKA LBR Med, a 7-axis lightweight robotic arm designed specifically for medical applications.

Key Highlights:
🌐 First robotic component certified for integration into medical products (IECEE CB Scheme)

⚖️ Lightweight and highly flexible – ideal for delicate, patient-centered procedures

🧠 Force-feedback sensors enable real-time adjustments to soft tissue variations

“KUKA’s robotic technology is well-suited for a wide variety of medical applications. It allows partners to accelerate product development and focus on application-specific innovation, knowing the robotic foundation is robust and safe.”
— Corey Ryan, Manager of Medical Robotics, KUKA North America

“This collaboration with Restoration Robotics reaffirms our leadership in medical engineering and robotics innovation.”
— Peter Mohnen, CEO of KUKA AG

🔹 ARTAS iX – Intelligent, Efficient, and Minimally Invasive

Unlike traditional hair transplant methods that are highly manual and time-consuming, ARTAS iX delivers:

📍 AI-powered follicle mapping and selection

⚙️ Automated harvesting, site creation, and implantation

🩺 Reduced trauma, faster recovery, and improved patient comfort

💯 Consistent outcomes with high follicle survival rates

The integration of KUKA’s precision robotics ensures each step is accurate, repeatable, and safe.

🔹 Explore ARTAS iX™ on Inservio

For a deeper understanding of ARTAS iX™, users can explore the system through an interactive and immersive experience on Inservio. Key features include:

📘 Tutorials guiding users through the system’s functions

⚙️ Multiple action views to explore the operation of different components and technical specifications

🌐 AR/MR experiences to bring the product to life and enhance understanding of its capabilities

Inservio’s interactive tools allow users to experience the ARTAS iX™ in a dynamic way, before physical interaction with the system.

✅ Conclusion
The partnership between KUKA Medical Robotics and Venus Concept (formerly Restoration Robotics) sets a new benchmark in medical aesthetics.

ARTAS iX is more than just a machine—it is a transformative platform that merges robotics, AI, and clinical excellence. It’s not only reshaping hair restoration but also redefining what's possible in robot-assisted medical treatments.

📚 References:
KUKA Medical Robotics and Venus Concept – Robotics Supply Contract for ARTAS iX™.