Medtronic’s Chief AI Officer Katra talks AccuRhythm AI, surgical robotics & ethical AI innovations

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In this episode of DeviceTalks AI, Host Kayleen Brown sits down with Medtronic’s VP & Global Chief AI Officer, Rodolphe Katra, PhD, MBA, discusses the pivotal role of AI in advancing MedTech and how Medtronic is responding. Dr. Katra walks us through Medtronic’s AccuRhythm AI, which enhances cardiac monitoring by improving arrhythmia detection and reducing false positives through cloud-based algorithms. He also explores how AI is being integrated into Medtronic’s surgical robotics platforms to boost precision and enable personalized care. Additionally, Dr. Katra highlights Medtronic’s AI Compass, a set of ethical guidelines ensuring AI is used securely, without bias, and in a way that improves patient outcomes. Lastly, Katra offers key insights into how Medtronic is using AI to innovate both cardiac care and surgical robotics while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical AI practices. This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, AcuityMD. To learn more about AcuityMD, visit www.acuitymd.com. Please subscribe to DeviceTalks AI on all major podcast channels and subscribe to DeviceTalks on YouTube to ensure you never miss an episode. Thank you for listening to DeviceTalks AI!