AI-Powered Robotic Stroke Care
Philips Secures $33.7 Million Grant to Advance AI-Enabled Robotic Stroke Care Technologies
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Royal Philips has won up to $33.7 million from ARPA-H, a U.S. government health research agency, to develop AI-powered robotic systems for stroke treatment Leader Post. The funding will help Philips, Johns Hopkins University, and Boston University create technology that lets doctors perform complex stroke procedures remotely and with less manual work. The project builds on Philips' Azurion platform, which already combines imaging and surgical tools in one system.
Why Remote Stroke Surgery Matters
Strokes kill or disable hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. The fastest treatment is an endovascular procedure — a minimally invasive surgery where doctors thread a catheter through blood vessels to remove clots Mitchell Advocate. But these procedures need highly trained specialists, and many patients live far from hospitals with these experts. Remote and automated systems could bring this life-saving care to more people.
Philips' Existing Platform Gets New AI Powers
Philips already makes the Azurion platform, which combines real-time imaging with surgical controls in one room Sault Star. Now the company will add robotics and AI-powered automation to this system. The goal is to let surgeons work from a distance while the system handles repetitive tasks automatically. This reduces doctor fatigue and error during long, complex procedures.
Universities Join Forces on Development
Johns Hopkins and Boston University will partner with Philips on the research Whitecourt Star. Johns Hopkins brings expertise in stroke care and interventional procedures. Boston University contributes robotics and AI knowledge. Together, they'll design workflows that blend human judgment with machine precision in the operating room.
Part of Broader Push for AI in Medicine
ARPA-H, created in 2022, funds moonshot health projects similar to how DARPA works in defense Owen Sound Sun Times. This Philips grant is one of many ARPA-H investments in AI and robotics. The agency aims to expand access to specialized medical care that's normally limited to major research hospitals. Success here could open doors for robotic assistance in other surgical fields.
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