Microbot Medical to expand veteran access to robotic surgery with LIBERTY
LIBERTY is a single-use, remotely operated endovascular robotic system. | Source: Microbot Medical Robotics can help improve the quality of care for U.S. military veterans. Microbot Medical Inc. this week said it is working with Lovell Government Services Inc. to serve federal healthcare systems. This includes those run by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a division of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the Military Health System (MHS), which is run by the U.S. Department of War, a
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Microbot Medical has partnered with a government services vendor to make its LIBERTY surgical robotic system available to federal healthcare systems serving veterans, active-duty military members, and Native American communities. LIBERTY is a single-use, remotely operated endovascular robotic system designed for minimally invasive vascular procedures that the company claims can improve procedural precision, safety, and efficiency while potentially lowering costs. The partnership streamlines procurement by adding LIBERTY to federal contracting systems and supply schedules, with activation expected in the third quarter of 2026. This expansion follows recent regulatory approvals and adoptions of the technology at healthcare facilities in other regions.
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