Description

Open-source development has been shaping virtually every aspect of modern computing technologies, from infrastructures (e.g., the internet, operating systems, databases, cloud computing), to scientific computing, and, more recently, artificial intelligence. Consequently, open-source development model has had a profound impact on medical robotics, making well-validated, state-of-the-art software tools and frameworks more accessible to both industry and academia. However, when an open-source product moves through clinical translation and is used directly with patients, new complexities arise. These include meeting regulatory requirements, managing risk, and patient privacy protection. Further considerations are needed for products intended global use as regulatory requirements can vary between countries and authorities. As a result, many innovations are developed locally, often focused on specific diseases or technologies and constrained by available expertise, while striving to achieve a broader, worldwide impact on patient care. This workshop brings together participants from academia, industry, and regulatory communities to share real-world experiences through talks, poster presentations, and interactive table discussions. Together, we will discuss challenges, highlight successful approaches, and explore the next steps and future directions for open-source medical robotics. Our goal is not only to drive technical progress, but also to build stronger collaboration between patients, researchers, and industry across borders. By joining this workshop, participants will help shape responsible, effective, and globally relevant solutions for the future of patient-centred technology.

Programme

Posted in May 2026

Learning Outcomes

Participants in this workshop will have the opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with leading experts in open-source medical robotics, spanning surgical, biomedical, and AI-driven technologies.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Insight into emerging trends in medical robotics, including AI, augmented reality, and high-performance computing, with a focus on rapid adoption while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
• Best practices for developing and sustaining open-source software frameworks, including robust engineering methods, community building, funding strategies, and pathways to clinical impact.
• Approaches for clinical translation, integrating pre- and intra-operative data, and managing clinical data while ensuring patient privacy and data protection.
• Strategies for commercialisation and licensing to secure long-term support for open-source projects.
• Discussions on how open-source technologies can improve access to surgical care and enhance health equity, particularly in LMICs.
• Opportunities to contribute to a growing global community by sharing outcomes and resources via GitHub, including the workshop website, repositories, and white paper.

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