Summary
Xyonix transformed our client’s startup into an impactful AI powered robotic surgery trainer, improving surgical outcomes and ultimately enabling its acquisition by a Fortune 500 company.
The Challenge
Our client began as a startup in robotic surgery, with the goal of addressing a significant gap by offering surgeons comprehensive insights into their procedures. Though they employed cutting-edge robotic tools such as the Da Vinci system, surgeons didn't have the essential feedback needed to boost efficiency, reduce mistakes, and better patient results.
Surgeons lacked essential feedback on their use of advanced robotic tools; this hindered improvements in efficiency, error reduction, and improved patient outcomes.
Failure to accurately analyze surgical videos for actionable insights was a significant barrier to refining surgical techniques and enhancing patient outcomes.
The Solution
initial engagement + model development
We began our engagement using the Xyonix Pathfinder process, which allowed us to build a detailed understanding of the client’s needs and desires, and outline a robust AI strategy and project plan. Our collaboration with the startup was rooted in a deep understanding of the surgical field, informed by our extensive dialogues with renowned surgeons. This foundational work was crucial in shaping the AI models to assess surgical performance accurately, focusing on efficiency, problem identification, and overall effectiveness.
Tailored AI Innovations
We created visual and textual AI models capable of carefully examining surgery videos and human feedback. These models were crafted to analyze videos in detail and extract the most valuable insights from surgeon and other human remarks. They played a crucial role in pinpointing precise surgical maneuvers in hours long videos; the also offered detailed feedback on aspects of the surgeon's skills, including areas like bimanual dexterity, maneuver efficiency, and the effectiveness of tool use.
Seamless Integration and Growth Support
Our AI solutions were seamlessly integrated into the client's back end systems, delivered through a combination of Docker containers and a hosted system via secure APIs. The transition of our system to the client's internal team, particularly following their acquisition by a Fortune 500 company, was critically supported by our offramp process. We provided a seamless transfer by thoroughly training their team on how to operate, assess, and enhance the AI system further.
Extensive Stakeholder Engagement
Beyond technical development, Xyonix played a crucial role in advising the startup's executives on leveraging AI within their product. Our collaboration not only positioned the startup as an AI innovation leader in robotic surgery, but also significantly contributed to its acquisition by a Fortune 500 company. Our models' contribution to enhanced surgical assessment capabilities were believed to improve surgical efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance patient outcomes.
The Results
Established the startup as a leader in robotic surgery innovation.
Partnership elevated the startup to a leading position in AI-powered surgical assessment.
Contributed to the startup's acquisition by a Fortune 500 company.
Highlighted strategic innovation, stakeholder engagement, and smooth transition to in-house management.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing medical technology and supporting client growth and acquisition.
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