Activ Surgical said today it is launching ActivEdge, an artificial-intelligence and machine-learning platform designed to improve surgical procedures and outcomes. The Boston-based company said it will be available initially in the U.S. and next year worldwide. Activ Surgical said it will initially focus on promoting the new software for the most common laparoscopic procedures, including […]
Machine learning/AI
Nikon’s Optos, Google’s Verily ink deal for machine learning in retinal imaging
Nikon (TYO:7731) subsidiary Optos and Google (NSDQ:GOOG) unit Verily inked a deal this week to develop technologies for machine learning-enabled retinal imaging. The deal calls for the companies will collaborate on improving the screening for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, both among the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The program combines Nikon’s leadership in optical engineering and precision […]
