Mendaera has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative Focalist system, a handheld robotic device that combines robotics, ultrasound imaging, and software to ensure precise needle placement. This groundbreaking technology features touchscreen targeting, robotic positioning, and continuous depth tracking, making it an essential tool for clinicians.
The initial focus of Focalist is on urology procedures, with full commercialization expected in 2026. Mendaera’s CEO, Josh DeFonzo, emphasizes the importance of precise needle placement as a foundational technique to ensure safe and efficient procedures across healthcare.
Notably, Mendaera has collaborated with Cook Medical to offer combined solutions for urological procedures, integrating EchoTip technology. Additionally, the company partnered with EchoNous in 2024 for portable ultrasound compatibility.
Mendaera’s significant funding milestones include a $73 million Series B round in 2024, which will be used to scale robotics and AI across medical procedures. Previously, the company secured $24 million in Series A funding in 2023 for technology development and FDA clearance.
Lux Capital
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Jul 8 @US_FDA
just cleared Mendaera’s Focalist by Lux fam co
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This novel system will transform millions of everyday medical procedures. A huge step forward for accessible roboticsRead more from
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& watch the demohttps://forbes.com/sites/saibala/2025/07/08/healthcare-robotics-pioneer-mendaera-announces-fda-clearance/…
RoboHub
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Jul 8 DEEP Robotics just closed nearly 500M RMB in new funding. This aims to accelerate their embodied AI industrialization, strengthening their lead in quadruped robots and pushing humanoid/wheeled-legged robot commercialization. They’re already #1 in power inspection & emergency
Dustin
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Jul 7 Beijing-based Robot Era, a spin-out from Tsinghua University, has wrapped up a ¥500 million (≈ US $69-70 million) Series A led by CDH Investments and Haier Capital, with follow-on support from Crystal Stream, Meridian and others. The fresh capital is earmarked for ramping
Yicai 第一财经
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Jul 7 Tsinghua University-backed Robot Era announced today it raised nearly CNY500 million (USD72.8 million) in a Series A financing round led by CDH VGC and Haier Capital. The proceeds will be used to advance humanoid robot technology R&D and accelerate mass production.
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