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ForSight Robotics Completes 26 Fully Robotic Cataract Surgeries

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At a glance

  • JASPER platform completed 26 robotic cataract surgeries in humans.
  • No procedures required conversion to manual surgery.
  • All patients discharged same day after standard anesthesia.

ForSight Robotics has reported the completion of 26 fully robotic-assisted cataract surgeries using its JASPER platform, marking a milestone in clinical robotic eye surgery procedures.

According to the company, all surgeries were performed without switching to manual techniques. The procedures were carried out as part of an ongoing first-in-human feasibility study that began in February 2026 and is still recruiting participants.

The surgical team included Dr. Alexey Rapoport, who performed the operations, with Dr. Robert T. Ang serving as Principal Investigator for the study. Each patient received standard cataract anesthesia, either topical or mild sedation, and was discharged on the same day as their surgery.

The JASPER platform integrates several advanced technologies, such as bimanual robotic manipulation, high-definition 3D visualization, real-time eye tracking, motion scaling, tremor elimination, and computer vision. These features are designed to support precise and consistent surgical performance.

What the numbers show

  • 26 robotic-assisted cataract surgeries completed in humans.
  • 14 additional procedures expanded the clinical experience to 26 patients.
  • The feasibility study for the JASPER system began in February 2026.

All 26 procedures were conducted as part of a prospective, open-label study, according to the clinical trials registry. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and performance of the JASPER robotic surgical system in a clinical setting.

Throughout the series of procedures, no cases required conversion to manual surgery, as stated by ForSight Robotics. The company confirmed that standard clinical workflows were followed during each operation.

The JASPER system continues to be assessed in ongoing clinical research, with recruitment for the feasibility study still underway. The platform's combination of robotic and imaging technologies is being evaluated for its application in cataract surgery.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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