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In robotic surgery, AI gets the attention. Precision mechanics make it possible. In our February 25 post we highlighted the strong momentum in AI driven healthcare. This post is inspired by recent study on AI assisted robotic surgery. The study reports up to 𝟰𝟬% 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 in surgical precision. An impressive number, but it raises an important question: where does that precision actually come from? Not from algorithms alone. Surgical accuracy depends on the combination of software and hardware. Every robotic movement must remain reliable and repeatable. Micrometre level motion control is essential to achieve this. This is where precision mechanics play a critical role. PM’s MSR miniature slides enable highly accurate linear motion in extremely compact spaces. Their cross roller bearing design provides 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 combined with 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, allowing stable and repeatable positioning. The smallest version, the 𝗠𝗦𝗥 𝟯-𝟴, measures just 3.2 × 5.5 × 8 mm and offers 5 mm of travel. Across the full MSR range, travel varies from 5 to 130 mm depending on size and configuration. The MSR series is widely used in applications where both precision and miniaturisation are essential, including surgical robots, diagnostic equipment and advanced medical devices. For more information about MSR miniature slides and their applications, please contact our technical sales team. #Healthcare #Robotics #MechanicalEngineering #Surgery #PM

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