# Tumor-Removing Robots This Surgical Robot Removes Inner Ear Tumors Without Hurting Patients By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-robot References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/niliboro-head-surgery-robot/40448/) & [fraunhofer.de](http://www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/research-news/2015/november/robotic-worm-for-head-surgery-can-cut-around-corners.html) The NiLiBoRo is a surgical robot, made by researchers and engineers at the [Fraunhofer Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot) in Germany, that is designed to make it easier than ever to [remove tumours from the inner ears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-one-pro) of patients while keeping the physical impact of surgery to a minimum. The robot's name is a German acronym which translates to 'Non-Linear Drilling Robot'. This robot allows surgeons to remove tumors from the inner ear through a small tunnel. This isn't altogether new, but what makes this surgical robot unique is the fact that it can alter its orientation to prevent contact with patients. Ultimately, the NiLiBoRo will make it possible to achieve higher success rates with inner ear tumor removal procedures with less effort, making for more efficient and valuable use of hospital time and resources. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surgical Robots:** Robotic technology is revolutionizing the field of surgery, allowing for more precise and minimally invasive procedures. - **Inner Ear Tumor Removal:** Advancements in surgical robotics are enabling safer and more efficient removal of tumors in the inner ear. - **Patient-friendly Surgery:** Innovative surgical robots are designed to minimize physical impact on patients, improving their overall surgical experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry is embracing surgical robotics to enhance patient outcomes and optimize surgical procedures. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** The development of surgical robots for tumor removal creates opportunities for medical device manufacturers to create and improve robot-assisted surgical systems. - **Research and Development:** The advancement of surgical robotic technology for inner ear tumor removal requires ongoing research and development, opening up new avenues for scientists and engineers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retinal Surgery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retinal-surgery-robot.md) - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [Robotic AI Surgeons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woxsen-university.md) - [Blood Clot-Relieving Millirobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millirobot.md) - [Non-Invasive Ear Treatment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earflo.md) - [Sea Urchin-Sucking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-robot.md) - [Conversation-Muting Audio Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-robot.md) - [Sonar Technology Pool Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pool-cleaner-robot.md) - [Fully Autonomous AI Masseurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosculptor.md)