Robotics: Reimagining Precision and Care


Robotics is reshaping how patients receive care - improving surgical accuracy, restoring mobility, and extending specialist expertise beyond hospital walls.


Nebraska is positioned to lead the next wave of medical robotics at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and translational research.

WHAT WE'RE ADVANCING

  • Precision surgical systems for transplant and cardiovascular procedures
  • Rehabilitation and assistive robotics to restore movement and independence
  • Clinical support robotics for workflows like sterilization, monitoring, and supply transport
  • Telepresence and remote care technologies improving access in rural and underserved communities


WHY NEBRASKA / WHY EDGE

  • Clinical Strength: UNMC leadership in transplant, cardiovascular, neuro, and rehabilitation medicine
  • Engineering Power: Collaboration across NU System engineering and computer science programs
  • Regional Cluster: Heartland Robotics Cluster aligning academia, industry, and workforce partners


DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Pilot technologies in real clinical environments
  • Co-locate in lab, prototyping, or office space connected to researchers and clinicians
  • Develop workforce pipelines tied to specialized robotics + healthcare training programs