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Wisdom at Your Fingertips, Bright Prospects Ahead | The First Investigator Meeting for the Clinical Trial of the Spinal Surgery Navigation and Localization System and an Immersive Experience Salon Featuring the Intelligent Woodpecker Spinal Surgery Robot Were Successfully Held in Qingdao
In early summer, lush greenery provides ample shade and exudes vibrant vitality. The inaugural Investigator Meeting for the Clinical Trial of the Spinal Surgery Navigation and Localization System, along with an Immersive Experience Salon for the Intelligent Woodpecker Spinal Surgery Robot, was successfully held in Qingdao.
The inaugural Investigator Meeting for the clinical trial of the spinal surgery navigation and positioning system was held on the morning of June 4. The meeting was hosted by Sino-European Zhiwei (Shanghai) Robotics Co., Ltd. From the Second Hospital of Shandong University, the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, the Tenth People’s Hospital of Shanghai, and the Liuzhou Workers’ Hospital. Researchers from the four participating research centers and the clinical trial site offices attended this meeting.
“Intelligence at Your Fingertips, Bright Prospects Ahead”—An Immersive Experience Salon for the Intelligent Woodpecker Spinal Surgery Robot was held from June 2 to 3. Nearly 100 orthopedic experts and healthcare professionals I personally experienced the end-to-end operation of the Intelligent Woodpecker robot, thoroughly appreciating its “miniature, precise, and highly efficient” features at the main exhibition booth and the innovation showcase area.
Together, let’s “We” begin!
Writing a Brilliant Chapter in Intelligent Healthcare
The inaugural Investigator Meeting for the clinical trial of the spinal surgery navigation and positioning system was chaired by President Feng Shiqing of the Second Hospital of Shandong University, the leading institution. President Feng began by extending a warm welcome and expressing sincere gratitude to the invited expert, Professor Zhou Yue, as well as to the experts from all participating sub-centers. He then sequentially introduced the attendees from the participating research institutions and the sponsor. Following this, President Feng provided a detailed exposition on the academic value and clinical significance of the present clinical trial. In his address, President Feng noted that numerous domestic and international research findings have demonstrated that, compared with conventional freehand pedicle screw placement, robot-assisted minimally invasive spinal surgery can significantly enhance the accuracy and safety of pedicle screw insertion while causing less damage to the facet joints, thereby indicating Robotic technology is driving spinal surgery toward greater minimally invasive and precision-based approaches, enabling surgeons to advance beyond traditional surgical techniques and reach a new level of excellence.
President Feng Shiqing of the Second Hospital of Shandong University
Professor Zhou Yue, a specially invited expert from the Second Affiliated Hospital of the Army Medical University (Xinqiao Hospital), delivered a speech and provided an overview of the project’s background. Over many years, Professor Zhou has devoted himself to the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery, focusing not only on clinical practice but also on international innovations in medical technology and the development of China’s orthopedic robotics industry. Professor Zhou pointed out that there are two major mainstream directions for the future development of orthopedic surgical robots: one is the trend toward intelligent, integrated systems, and the other is Miniaturization, lightweight design, and portability the direction of development, which is precisely the distinguishing feature that sets the spinal surgery navigation and positioning system adopted in this project apart from conventional orthopedic robotic systems currently available on the market.
Professor Zhou Yue, Second Affiliated Hospital of the Army Medical University
Subsequently, Mr. Ma Yan, General Manager of Sino-European Zhiwei (Shanghai) Robotics Co., Ltd., provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s business operations and development as the sponsor of this clinical trial. Sino-European Zhiwei is a joint venture established at the end of 2021 by Ningbo Huake Run Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and the European innovative surgical robotics firm Interventional System, dedicated to the innovative research, development, and commercialization of digital orthopedic products and microsurgical robotic technologies. Thanks to the close collaboration and efficient execution of the company’s team, the complete development and type testing of the Intelligent Woodpecker spinal surgery robot were successfully completed in just one and a half years. With the future launch of the Intelligent Woodpecker robot, Zhongou Zhiwei, in close synergy with its parent company Huake Run, will efficiently coordinate consumable sales and integrate global resources to build an innovative, robot-powered platform for minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. 。
Mr. Ma Yan, General Manager of Sino-Europe Zhiwei (Shanghai) Robotics Co., Ltd.
During the product presentation and clinical trial protocol briefing, Song Liang, Director of Research and Development at Sino-European Zhiwei (Shanghai) Robotics Co., Ltd., shared with the attending experts the innovative features and clinical value of the Intelligent Woodpecker spinal surgery robot compared with existing conventional surgical robotic systems. He explained the design principles, structural configuration, and functional characteristics of the Intelligent Woodpecker, and provided detailed responses to the technical questions raised by the experts.
Director Song Liang, Sino-Europe Zhiwei (Shanghai) Robotics Co., Ltd.
The clinical project manager provided a detailed explanation of the clinical trial protocol and other relevant documents. Investigators at each participating research center and the directors of the clinical trial institutions then raised constructive questions and suggestions regarding the practical implementation procedures and key areas of focus, followed by an in-depth discussion on specific operational details.
Finally, Dean Feng Shiqing and Professor Zhou Yue delivered concluding remarks, outlining clear divisions of responsibility and setting high standards for this clinical trial. All participating research institutions pledged to advance the study in accordance with the protocol, placing subjects at the center of all deliberations and communications to ensure the safe and efficient completion of the clinical trial project. To bolster the innovative development of spinal surgical robots in China and bring the benefits of advanced, reliable surgical techniques to a broad population of orthopedic patients. 。
Enjoying “Intelligence” Techniques Together
Savor the tomorrow within reach of your palm.
To promote the application and development of next-generation minimally invasive orthopedic surgical robots and to enhance the precision, minimally invasive nature, and intelligence of orthopedic procedures, Sino-European Zhiwei (Shanghai) Robotics Co., Ltd. and Ningbo Huake Run Biotechnology Co., Ltd. jointly hosted the “Intelligent Techniques at Your Fingertips, a Promising Future with Zhiwei” immersive experience salon for the Intelligent Woodpecker spinal surgery robot. Nearly 100 senior orthopedic experts and healthcare professionals from renowned hospitals across the country attended the event. , gained an in-depth understanding of the end-to-end workflow and innovative features of the Intelligent Woodpecker spinal surgery robot, and engaged in joint discussions with leading R&D teams from China and abroad on the clinical needs, development directions, and future trends of surgical robotics and intelligent orthopedics.
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Immersive Explanation
The top R&D team at Sino-European Zhiwei provides an in-depth explanation of the design principles, structural composition, and functional features of the Intelligent Woodpecker spinal surgery robot, followed by a comprehensive demonstration of the robot and a step-by-step walkthrough of its operational procedures. Mr. Song Liang, Director of R&D at Sino-European Zhiwei, stated: Clinical orthopedics is inexorably advancing toward intelligence, digitalization, and miniaturization, and the development of the Intelligent Woodpecker robot stems precisely from a deep understanding of and response to clinical needs. 。
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Innovative Tasting
Guided by the Sino-European Zhiwei team, orthopedic experts further explored the next-generation robot’s “miniature,” “precise,” and “efficient” features at three sub-exhibition booths in the Intelligent Woodpecker Robot Innovation Showcase Area.
+ Micro
The smallest in the world orthopedic surgical robot, Palm-sized The robotic arm weighs only 1.63kg , a cart-based all-robotic storage system that occupies only 0.32 square meters , eliminating concerns about overcrowding in the operating room and putting everything firmly under control.
+ Precision
Reach 0.2mm Ultra-high-precision system positioning and intelligent algorithms further enhance the surgery. Minimally invasive, accuracy, and success rate Top-tier craftsmanship and high-speed computing work in perfect harmony to provide comprehensive support for the procedure, ensuring that every screw is placed with pinpoint accuracy.
+ Efficient
Surgical time is reduced compared with traditional orthopedic robots. Nearly 50% less ; Pedicle Screw Placement Planning and Robotic Arm Localization for a Single Vertebra Only 1 minute is needed. ， More than 10 minutes This allows for the complete assembly and disassembly of the entire system; the streamlined and intuitive operating procedure can be easily mastered even by a single operator.
In addition, the unique features of the Intelligent Woodpecker Remote manual control function It has also garnered significant attention from clinical experts. This feature enables the robot to achieve rapid manual positioning and guidance in surgical settings that do not require high-precision localization, and allows for one-step, efficient calibration and compensation following optical tracking when special circumstances necessitate such adjustments. This eliminates the cumbersome re-scanning and registration process required by existing systems, thereby further enhancing surgical efficiency and the overall user experience.
Orthopedic Experts Praise the Woodpecker Robot for Being “Miniature,” “Precise,” and “Efficient”
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China-Europe Dialogue
The European and Shanghai R&D teams remotely demonstrated the cross-site collaborative capabilities of the Intelligent Woodpecker robot. From thousands of kilometers away, European R&D engineers leveraged high-speed networks to engage in technical exchanges with attendees at the salon venue and conducted remote surgical-planning simulations on the Intelligent Woodpecker robot platform. Deliver full-HD, zero-latency product demonstrations and technical support that feel as immersive as being on-site. 。
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Overview of Kerun
Huake Run’s orthopedic solutions were also showcased in their entirety at this salon, including the vertebroplasty product line featuring angled-needle technology, the spinal internal fixation product line, the sports medicine product line, and the active-device and consumables product line. The Intelligent Woodpecker spinal surgery robot and its future products will fully enhance Huake Run’s entire orthopedic product portfolio, forming a “1+3+1” product architecture that drives growth through both equipment and consumables. 。
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Palm Interaction
This salon has specially curated exquisite photo albums for each guest in attendance, allowing them to personally experience a 1:1 comparison between the real Woodpecker robotic arm and their own hand—ensuring that the cherished memories of “Intelligent Art at Your Fingertips” from this event are preserved forever.
Creative Check-in Activity and Exquisite Souvenirs
A research conference that marked the dawn of a new generation of miniature surgical robots was successfully held, and a cutting-edge tech salon showcasing smart healthcare solutions and state-of-the-art orthopedic products concluded in perfect harmony—both events underscoring Zhongou Zhiwei’s bold vision and rapid advancement in developing high-caliber clinical products and services. Moving forward, we will redouble our efforts, pursue continuous innovation, and steadily enhance our product R&D capabilities. Together with clinical experts and strategic partners, we will harness technological innovation to build a healthier China.
With wisdom and skill at our command, a bright future lies ahead—let us embark on the next chapter of our journey together!
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