We
Think in
Real Time.

Dr. Gregory Fischer has spent his career developing innovative technologies for image-guided surgical interventions. He is a pioneer in MRI-compatible surgical robotics capable of utilizing real-time images from inside the body to guide precision robot-assisted interventions. Dr. Fischer is a Founder of AiM Medical Robotics, a company leveraging technology from his team's research to revolutionize the neurosurgery experience. Dr. Fischer has been a Professor of Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and PI of the Automation and Interventional Medicine Robotics Research Laboratory where his research has focused on medical robotics, specifically the use of real-time feedback to guide surgical procedures. He was the Founder of the PracticePoint Medtech R&D Center for Healthcare Cyber-physical Systems, an MA state-supported Medtech accelerator with advanced point-of-practice clinical testing facilities including an OR and 3T MRI suite dedicated to research and product development. Dr. Fischer is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. 

Dr. Fischer holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, an MSE in both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, and a BS in both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregfischer/

Dr. Greg Cole, Ph.D. is a research scientist with expertise in robotics, engineering, and medical device development. He previously served as both Director of New Robot Products and Director of Advanced Development at Seegrid, an autonomous industrial vehicle corporation. As a graduate student, Dr. Cole collaborated with Dr. Gregory Fischer on research in interventional robotics and co-founded Medical Motion Corporation to enable the development of robotic surgical technologies by other universities. He has since held engineering and leadership roles at Philips Corporate Research, where he contributed to the development of the Fiber Optic Real Shape system (FORS) and other novel image-guided interventional systems, and ABB Corporate Research, where he led increasingly impactful programs including ABB's electric vehicle charging group's ACD systems, IP development in ABB Corporate Research US, as well as startup engagement management for ABBs venture capital division.

Dr. Cole holds a Ph.D. in Robotics Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Dr. Jonathan Sackier is a physician entrepreneur with a diverse background including clinical practice, academic work, and education. He is the current Chief Medical Officer of Helios Medical Technologies, a medical technology company offering a revolutionary, non-invasive device for neuro. He was also a Founding Partner and Director of Computer Motion, which built the world’s first surgical robot (AESOP) which then eventually merged into Intuitive Surgical to become the largest surgical robotics company in the world. Dr. Sackier has also served as a Visiting Professor at Oxford University and as a Professor at George Washington University.

Dr. Sackier holds an Mb,ChB, Medicine from Liverpool University and completed fellowships with both the Royal College of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.

Bob is an experienced Medical Device executive, with over 30 years in the industry. His extensive General Management experience includes serving as CEO of Clear Guide Medical, an image-guided surgical company, and as Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Hansen Medical, the leader in Surgical Robotics for Cardiovascular. Bob was part of the senior executive team that led the sale of Hansen Medical to Auris Robotics, which was then acquired by J&J in 2019. Prior to Hansen Medical, Bob was President of Datascope Cardiac Assist, a world leader in cardiac support devices. Bob holds a BA in Business from DePauw University.