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Laser-induced cuts in bone tissue

Laser surgery

Light is all around us—simple, natural, powerful. But it’s not just for seeing, it can perform surgery. We have shown that laser light can be more precise than a scalpel in a surgeon’s hand!

VR anatomy visualization

SpectoVR

SpectoVR turns CT/MRI scans into immersive 3D visuals in seconds, enabling precise surgical planning, real-time AR guidance, and clear patient communication—no data preparation needed.

Automatically generated implant in red overlayed with 3d rendering of skull

AI-Generated Implants

We use a machine learning model to reconstruct missing skull anatomy from CT scans and generate a personalized implant design.

Miniature Robot

Minimally-Invasive Robot

Our miniautre robot enters the body through a small incision, attaches to tissue, guides a laser to make precise cuts, then "walks" to a new spot to keep working.

University Hospital Basel’s first 3D-printed personalized Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cranial implant

3D-Printed Implants

Custom 3D-printed implants made directly in hospitals improve surgery precision, reduce wait times, and offer better fit—helping patients recover faster with safer, more personalized care.

Macro Photo of the miniature angle sensor next to a one swiss franc piece for size comparison

Miniature Angle Sensor

Our newly developed miniaturized rotary encoder uses light and a mirror to track rotation: light hits a mirror, reflects through a slit, and creates a pattern on a sensor that reveals the angle of rotation.

Photo of a portable biosensor setup

Biofabrication and Biosensors

We develop smart biological tools—like 3D-printed scaffolds and biosensors—to repair tissue, test treatments, and bring innovative, patient-ready solutions into the clinic and operating room.

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