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Robotic assistant for cochlear implants: Marlan Hansen and Mike Lobinsky

Marlan Hansen (left) Mike Lobinsky (right)
Courtesy of iotaMotion
Marlan Hansen (left) Mike Lobinsky (right)

iotaMotion’s miniature robotic system helps surgeons more accurately guide electrodes through the ear without damaging sensitive areas.

Midwest Moxie's executive producer is Audrey Nowakowski. She produced this episode. Subscribe to Midwest Moxie on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and NPR One. And if you love Midwest Moxie as much as we do, help us out by posting a review.

Kathleen Gallagher is the host of Midwest Moxie and previously the host of How Did You Do That?.