I- Luca®: The Robot That’s Changing the Game in Retinal Surgery
Interview with Christoph Spuhler , Founder of AcuSurgical, who unveils his revolutionary project: Luca®, a surgical robot specifically designed for retinal surgery. With a clear vision of the future of medicine, Christoph explains how robotics can transform surgical practices by providing unprecedented precision, thereby opening new possibilities for patients suffering from retinal diseases. Luca®: Revolutionizing Retinal Surgery […]
II- From Idea to Prototype: The Genesis of Luca® , A Unique Robot for Retinal Surgery
An Ambitious Dream Facing a Medical Challenge It all started in 2016. Christoph Spuhler, an expert in surgical robotics, discovered the challenges of retinal surgery. Working on structures just a few microns in size, where every gesture counts, seemed to him one of the last technological frontiers in surgery [Read article]. Why has no robot […]
III – From Prototype to Startup: The Bold Journey of AcuSurgical
The story of AcuSurgical continues. In a previous articles we talked about what led to the creation of AcuSurgical and the initial stages of the company. After exploring the birth of Luca®, a new turning point was inevitable: transforming an innovative concept into a structured company capable of securing funding and accelerating development to reach, […]
IV- Making History, Together: Behind LUCA®’s First Human Surgery
On a cold morning in Ghent, Belgium, at UZ Ghent Hospital, something remarkable happened. LUCA®, AcuSurgical’s robotic platform for retinal surgery, performed its first human procedure — and it performed it well. For those watching behind the scenes, time seemed to pause — a collective breath held in quiet awe. But for the team who had imagined, […]
V- LUCA®: From First Surgery to a New Era in Retinal Precision
Just over a year ago, LUCA® entered the operating room for the very first time. In February 2024, at UZ Ghent in Gent, Belgium, a historic milestone was reached: seven successful vitrectomy surgeries were performed using the world’s first bi-manual robot for the retina — with zero device-related adverse events. (More on that in our previous […]
Visionary CEO Profile – One Year at the Helm: Ronen Castro’s Vision for the Future of Retinal Surgery
When Ronen Castro reflects on his first year as CEO of AcuSurgical, one theme stands out: bringing a robotic system to market is a constant challenge, where adaptability and resilience remain essential to progress. An experienced leader in medtech, Ronen has spent nearly three decades guiding innovative companies through complex challenges. Much like in sailing, […]
Women and High-Tech: At AcuSurgical, Everyone Has a Place
In 2025, the high-tech sector remains largely male-dominated: across Europe, women hold only around 22% of technical positions in high tech companies. Within the European Union, they represent 41% of scientists and engineers. At AcuSurgical, progress doesn’t happen through slogans — it takes shape every day through people, expertise, and a culture where competence comes […]