Post by True Ventures

For decades, robotic surgery has been built around a simple assumption: better tools require bigger machines. That assumption has shaped an industry of multi-million dollar systems concentrated in a relatively small number of major medical centers. Philip A. Weissbrod, MD and Michael Yip think there's a different path. Drawing on deep experience in both surgery and robotics, they're building handheld, AI-enhanced robotic instruments that bring greater precision and dexterity to procedures performed with flexible endoscopes, without requiring large console-based systems or entirely new workflows. What stood out to us wasn't just the technology. It was the clarity of the founders' perspective. Philip is a practicing surgeon who understands firsthand where existing tools fall short. Michael is one of the leading researchers in surgical robotics. Together, they're rethinking how robotic intelligence can reach far more physicians, clinics, and patients. Today, Channel Robotics announced $4.6M in total funding, including a $2.5M Seed+ round led by True. We believe the future of surgical robotics isn't about replacing surgeons. It's about putting better tools in their hands. Read Rohit Sharma's thoughts on why we invested in Channel https://lnkd.in/e_D--72U