Michael Carter explains how robotics, AI, and navigation tech are reshaping Medtronic CST’s mission

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Michael Carter discusses the impact of robotics, AI, and navigation technology on Medtronic CST's mission.

In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Michael Carter, SVP, President, Cranial & Spinal Technologies about the company’s deployment of robotics, AI and other tech. Managing Editor Kayleen Brown hosts Etienne Nichols, Head of Industry Insights & Education, Greenlight Guru, on this weeks’ FOMO. MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker highlights the MassDevice newsmakers – Stereotaxis, Robocath, Prosomnus, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Avanos Medical, Stryker and Amplitude Vascular Systems. Thanks to Greenlight Guru for sitting in our FOMO studio! Download its QMSR readiness playbook, it's everything you need to get compliant with QMSR, all in one place: https://www.greenlight.guru/qmsr-readiness-playbook-free-download If you haven’t registered for DeviceTalks Minnesota or DeviceTalks Boston, use the code DTW25 to save 25% ***Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode.Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Tom Salemi

Guest: Michael Carter

Topics covered

• robotics
• AI
• navigation technology
• healthcare
• medical devices
• industry insights

Keywords

• robotics
• AI
• navigation technology
• Medtronic
• healthcare
• Cranial & Spinal Technologies
• Greenlight Guru
• FOMO
• medical devices

Sponsors

Greenlight Guru

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MassDevice, Stereotaxis, Robocath, Prosomnus, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Avanos Medical, Stryker, Amplitude Vascular Systems

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