CMR Surgical has partnered with Microsoft to trial storing clinical data from CMR’s Versius robot onto glass, in a move that is being described as “step-change for the future of health data”.
As part of the new Project Silica trial by Microsoft, clinical data from Versius procedures were stored onto a 75x75mm proof of concept glass platter, which according to the project can be safely preserved for more than 10,000 years.
Project Silica is a new archive storage technology from Microsoft, created specifically for the Cloud. Once data is written inside the glass it will not decay, Microsoft said this opens up an opportunity to challenge and completely rethink traditional storage system design.
Furthermore, as CMR is collecting and analysing large amounts of anonymised data from its minimal access, keyhole, surgeries, it can provide data to help standardise surgery and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Luke Hares, chief technology officer of CMR, said: “Through this exciting trial with Microsoft, CMR has the opportunity to use a ground-breaking technology of the future to store a vast amount of clinical data safely and securely.
“This is important as collecting data across surgical practice will enable us to learn critical insights over time and realise our mission to make minimal access surgery available to everyone who could benefit.
“Working with Microsoft is a natural fit for CMR, as both companies are hugely passionate about realising the potential of data and technology to shape healthcare worldwide.”
This trial with Microsoft follows the introduction of CMR Surgical’s Versius robotic system into two new major robotics markets, Australia and Germany. CMR added it has significantly increased its global footprint, with over 1,000 clinical cases completed to date.
