At AcuSurgical, we are redefining ophthalmic surgery with advanced robotics for vitreoretinal procedures. Based in Montpellier, France, our mission is to provide surgeons with better surgical solutions that enhance precision and improve patient outcomes. By integrating robotics into delicate ophthalmic surgeries, we provide surgeons with greater control, stability and the confidence to perform complex procedures where every micron matters.
We empower surgeons to perform critical microsurgeries with unparalleled precision and control.
We envision a future where robotic assistance becomes the gold standard in ophthalmic surgery—enabling procedures once thought impossible. Our goal is to help surgeons restore vision more effectively, giving hope to patients worldwide.
Christoph Spuhler envisions a robotic system to overcome the challenges of retinal surgery
Research begins on Luca®, the first bi-manual robotic platform for retinal surgery, led by experts Prof. Gain, Dr. Thuret, Prof. Poignet, and Prof. Haddab
First fully integrated prototype, Luca®, is developed
AcuSurgical is founded in Montpellier, uniting experts in robotics and ophthalmology to advance robotic-assisted retinal surgery
Successful Series A funding round to accelerate development
Luca®’s first human clinical trial is successfully completed, proving its safety and precision in real surgeries
Luca® V1.1 launches, expanding capabilities and partnerships to redefine retinal surgery.
Christoph Spuhler envisions a robotic system to overcome the challenges of retinal surgery
Research begins on Luca®, the first bi-manual robotic platform for retinal surgery, led by experts Prof. Gain, Dr. Thuret, Prof. Poignet, and Prof. Haddab
First fully integrated prototype, Luca®, is developed
AcuSurgical is founded in Montpellier, uniting experts in robotics and ophthalmology to advance robotic-assisted retinal surgery
Successful Series A funding round to accelerate development
Luca®’s first human clinical trial is successfully completed, proving its safety and precision in real surgeries
Luca® V1.1 launches, expanding capabilities and partnerships to redefine retinal surgery. Join us in shaping the future of ophthalmic surgery
Behind Luca is a team that has spent careers at the intersection of surgical robotics, medtech innovation, and ophthalmic care. Our leadership brings together decades of experience building and scaling medical devices, pioneering research in robotics and surgical automation, and navigating the clinical and regulatory realities of the operating room. We are surgeons, scientists, engineers and industry veterans, united by a shared belief that the next leap in vitreoretinal surgery will come from combining human expertise with intelligent technology.
