Markets Enabled by Shape Sensing
Enabling device intelligence across minimally invasive and robotic procedures
Shape sensing provides continuous, full-length spatial data that enables real-time device awareness and intelligent procedural behavior across a wide range of minimally invasive and image-guided procedures.
A Common Constraint Across Procedures
Across medical procedures, clinicians and systems often operate without direct visibility of device position, orientation, or shape.
Whether instruments are flexible or rigid, manual or robotic, critical decisions are frequently made without continuous spatial feedback from the device itself.
Shape sensing addresses this constraint by providing real-time spatial data from within the device.
Procedural Areas Where Device Shape Matters
Endovascular and Structural Heart
Navigation and delivery systems operating within complex vascular anatomy where device position and orientation must be continuously understood.
Endoscopy and Interventional Endoluminal Procedures
Flexible instruments navigating anatomy beyond straight-line access, where full-length device awareness supports guidance and control.
Electrophysiology
Catheters operating within a dynamic cardiac environment where spatial awareness informs mapping, positioning, and therapy delivery.
Robotic and Computer-Assisted Surgery
Real-time shape and position feedback supporting closed-loop robotic control, tool articulation, safety monitoring, and future autonomy.
Orthopedics and Spine
Localization of rigid instruments in procedures where precise spatial awareness is required without continuous line-of-sight imaging.
Partnering Across Markets
TSSC works with medical device companies across these markets to integrate shape sensing into next-generation products and platforms.
Partnerships are structured to support early technical alignment, platform integration during development, and long-term product evolution.