As Scaglioni et al. are stating in this article, over the course of the last years big steps forward were made when it comes to the development of microsurgical tools and supporting the work of the surgeon. However, the authors state, that most solutions available at the moment constitute a compromise between efficacy and practicality.
Generally, the development of microsurgical microscopes has been focusing on offering the best possible view of the surgical field under all circumstances, including 3D vision combined with the highest possible resolution. Also, the ergonomics of the microscope are becoming increasing important in the light of long and challenging microsurgical operations to ensure reliable and reproducible good outcomes. (Scaglioni et al.)
This is where the RoboticScope® comes into play. What makes RoboticScope® so special, is the separation of the eyepieces from the objective: in comparison to a conventional microscope, where the surgeon first has to manually place the microscope over the surgical field and then stay positioned in immediate proximity to the microscope to be able to view the OR-field, with RoboticScope® the surgeon is able to take an ergonomic operating position and adjust the microscope totally hands-free.