Distalmotion CEO explains how Dexter fits into an evolving view on surgical robotics

In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Distalmotion CEO Greg Roche updates Host Tom Salemi on the surgical robotics company’s commercial roll out of Dexter, a robotic system designed for ambulatory surgery centers. Roche shares the lessons he’s learned after a decade in surgical robotics and why he’s particularly optimistic about his company’s outcome. You can hear Greg Roche’s first appearance on the podcast right here: https://www.devicetalks.com/why-distalmotions-roche-sees-dexters-small-size-as-big-advantage-in-the-robotics-surgical-market/  This episode is sponsored by DeviceTalks Boston. Register at Boston.DeviceTalks.com. Use the code DTW25 to save 25% off the registration price. Rachel Robinson, COO of MassMEDIC, joins the MassDevice Newmarker’s Newsmakers with Salemi and Editor Chris Newmarker – Stryker, CMR Surgical, Revolve Surgical, JenaValve, and MassDevice’s Surgical Robotics Special Report for 2026. You can download the report with 70+ profiles of surgical robotics companies here - https://www.massdevice.com/surgical-robotics-special-report-2026/ Robinson also welcomes listeners to attend MassMEDIC’s Symposium & Gala on April 2. Go to MassMEDIC.com to see the agenda and to register. *** Enjoy the show? Follow DeviceTalks Weekly on all major podcast players + Follow us on YouTube.com/@DeviceTalks to ensure you never miss an episode. Want access to the complete DeviceTalks Podcast Network (DTPN)? Follow us today at https://devicetalks.castos.com/subscribe Chapters (00:04:15) - MassMEDIC COO Rachel Robinson discusses the Medtech Impact Symposium & Gala(00:10:05) - MassDevice’s Surgical Robotics Special Report for 2026(00:11:58) - Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo joins GE HealthCare board of directors(00:14:35) - CMR Surgical, Nvidia collab to train next-gen surgical robots(00:18:02) - Revolve Surgical wins FDA clearance for surgical robot(00:21:00) - JenaValve wins FDA nod for Trilogy heart valve system(00:25:45) - Keynote Interview – Greg Roche, CEO, Distalmotion