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Insight Medbotics appoints Mark Emberton, MD, Jeffrey Bassett, MD, MPH, to Clinical Advisory Board

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HAMILTON, ON, July 31, 2024 /CNW/ – Insight Medbotics, a medical device company combining the accuracy of MRI with the precision of robotics, is pleased to announce two appointments to the company’s Clinical Advisory Board:

Mark Emberton, MD, of University College London, in London, UKJeffrey Bassett, MD, MPH, of Hoag Hospital in Orange County, USA

Insight Medbotics develops MRI-guided robotics to advance its technology to procedures where accuracy and precision matter most to patients, physicians and hospitals. The IGAR system has been clinically demonstrated in breast cancer patients and is the world’s first and only FDA-cleared, MRI-compatible robot.

With a FDA 510(k) clearance in breast biopsy, Insight Medbotics envisions development in other biopsies, therapy delivery, and device placement. Prostate cancer, which still relies on imprecise biopsy methodologies and radical whole gland treatment, is the next patient care area where the IGAR robotics system could play a leading role in delivering higher efficacy, better economics, and an improved patient experience.

“I am excited to welcome Dr. Emberton and Dr. Bassett to our clinical advisory team,” says Fazila Seker, CEO of Insight Medbotics and member of the Board of Directors, “They are each visionaries in shaping a better future for prostate cancer management and improving the patient experience. Their combined clinical expertise in prostate cancer, urologic care, clinical trials, and adoption of new technologies like robotic surgery and focal therapy will be invaluable as Insight Medbotics executes its commercialization strategy.”

Dr. Mark Emberton is professor of Interventional Oncology within the Division of Surgery and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Science at University College London in London, UK. He is clinically active and holds the position of Honorary Consultant Urologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Trust where he works as a specialist in prostate cancer.

Through his academic work, Dr. Emberton has developed novel diagnostic strategies and new therapies for men with prostate cancer. His research resulted in the transformation of both the diagnostic and therapeutic pathways, which have been incorporated into international guidelines. He has published over 500 peer review papers and holds a large grant portfolio.

“Robotics holds considerable promise to minimize the number of hospital events and interventions for individuals who are at risk of prostate cancer. Consolidating multiple procedures into a single setting through robotic sampling and AI-guided procedures may also reduce repetitive testing while supporting overall cost-effective approaches that improve patient outcomes.”
~ Mark Emberton, MD, member of the Clinical Advisory Board, Insight Medbotics

Dr. Jeffrey Bassett is the Ben and Carmela Du Endowed Chair of Urologic Oncology at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA, USA. The hospital ranks among California’s top 10 hospitals, delivering community access to the most advanced care. Dr. Bassett specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery for cancers of prostate, bladder, kidney, and testes. His interests include emerging focal therapies, circulating and urinary biomarkers, and molecular imaging. Improving patient outcomes and the care experience remains his passion.

“As a surgeon, I’m always seeking new techniques to advance patient care. Urologists and urologic oncologists have embraced MRI-guided biopsy as the standard of care and are no longer intimidated by MRI. In the near term, it may be possible to combine prostate imaging and biopsy into one step. Robotics can potentially streamline patient care this way and help make MRI accessible for precision treatment strategies.”
~ Jeffrey Bassett, MD, member of the Clinical Advisory Board, Insight Medbotics

Insight Medbotics was created as a start-up company by the Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii), and MDA.

About Insight Medbotics 
Insight Medbotics is developing MRI-guided robotics to advance its technology to procedures where accuracy and precision matter most to patients, physicians, and hospitals. IGAR, the company’s MRI-compatible robot, has been clinically demonstrated. As the only company to receive a FDA 510(k) clearance for use of a robot inside an MRI, Insight Medbotics is now advancing the technology to improve the standard of care for prostate cancer. Learn more at https://insightmedbotics.com.

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Linker Vision Announces ESG Agent to Help Cities Plan More Sustainable Urban Environments

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BERLIN, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Linker Vision announced a new ESG AI agent designed to help urban planners evaluate sustainability initiatives and make more informed decisions. By combining environmental predictions with AI reasoning, the agent assesses urban heat and shade coverage to guide tree planting and greenery management, supporting cities’ climate adaptation goals. 

Turning sustainability goals into practical decisions

Linker Vision is working with MVRDV, the Dutch architecture and urban design firm, to explore how AI can help cities assess potential interventions before making changes in the real world. MVRDV contributed scientific data, shaped the evaluation criteria the agent uses to assess planning options, and tested the ESG agent during development.

An initial application focuses on urban forests. Linker Vision is collaborating with MVRDV on a digital twin that supports predictions of urban heat island effects and shade coverage. In the pilot, the agent identifies heat hotspots, selects suitable tree species and simulates the results, projecting that shade coverage could rise from 15.7% to more than 50% within 15 years.

Building on this pilot, the approach allows a shared digital twin to support multiple planning needs, including climate adaptation and disaster resilience. Urban forest planning is available today, and going forward, the city digital twin is designed to serve as a common foundation that government agencies can build on for additional applications, such as analyzing pedestrian flows and preparing venues for major sporting events.

How it works

The workflow combines a digital twin built using 3D Gaussian Splatting with NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI technologies. NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and OpenUSD have been implemented to unify city, tree and environmental data into a single scene, while NVIDIA Nemotron reasoning models let users run planting scenarios and optimize shade through natural language. NVIDIA Metropolis Blueprint for video search and summarization (VSS) and Cosmos open world foundation model help interpret video and understand real-world conditions.

In practice, a planner asks the agent where new trees would best reduce street-level heat. The agent tests planting options and simulates shade and temperature over a 15-year timespan in minutes, and planners review the recommended plan before an urban heat hotspot project moves forward.

Designing for future generations

“Every decision about a city shapes how future generations will live,” said Paul Shieh, founder and CEO of Linker Vision. “By connecting real-world understanding with simulation and AI reasoning, we want to help cities explore what is possible and make better choices for people and the planet.”

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Global Startup EXPO and Nippon Startup Awards 2026: METI Showcases Japan’s Deep-tech Results

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– GSE2026 Connects Global Venture Capitalists with Japanese Startups; Nippon Startup Awards 2026 Honors Startups Turning Innovation into Industry –

TOKYO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From September to October 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (hereinafter “METI”) held the Global Startup EXPO 2026 (hereinafter “GSE2026”) and the Nippon Startup Awards 2026, highlighting the strength and growth of Japan’s startup ecosystem. GSE2026 brought together top-tier investors, visionary startups, corporations, and key ecosystem participants from Japan and around the globe. Separately, the Nippon Startup Awards 2026 recognized remarkable innovations demonstrating Japan’s growing capacity to transform breakthrough deep-tech into real-world industrial solutions.

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Global Startup EXPO 2026 Recap

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Held in Osaka from October 5 to 7, GSE2026 welcomed more than 10,000 visitors and featured over 50 conference sessions. The event served as a premier global hub, generating vital business matchmaking sessions and creating unparalleled opportunities for global investors and Japanese startups to explore strategic investments and collaborations. A major highlight of the event was the participation of prominent industry figures, including Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Andy Rubin, co-founder of Android. Their presence underscored the increasing global interest in Japan’s dynamic tech ecosystem. Building upon this remarkable success, METI is pleased to announce that the Global Startup EXPO is planned to be held again next year.

Nippon Startup Awards 2026 Overview

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In a separate initiative, the 2026 Nippon Startup Awards celebrated exceptional entrepreneurial achievements, recognizing 10 outstanding companies for their innovation and impact. This press release proudly highlights two exceptional winners whose pioneering technologies are actively addressing major industrial and societal challenges both in Japan and internationally.

– Mujin (Prime Minister’s Award): Mujin was recognized for becoming the first company to globally commercialize complex motion-planning technology, an ambitious feat considered practically impossible for 50 years. By successfully developing its proprietary MujinMI technology, the company enables the automation of complex logistics and manufacturing operations. This advancement offers a highly effective solution to pressing global labor shortages.

– Regional Fish (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award): Regional Fish was recognized for its pioneering use of genome-editing technology in aquaculture. Through its innovative approach, the company has shortened aquatic breeding cycles from approximately 30 years to just two or three years. This advancement contributes significantly to sustainable solutions for global food challenges and the revitalization of regional fisheries.

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To explore comprehensive insights from the recent global summit, please access the following link:
https://global-startup-expo.com/en/?utm_source=prwire&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=20260914&utm_content=en_url＿

For the full list of recognized companies, please visit: https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2026/09/20260925002.html 

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PingPong continues international growth, expands into Iberia through strategic partnership with Getnet

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LONDON and MADRID, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PingPong , the intelligent payments infrastructure for global growth, today announces a strategic partnership with Getnet, the leading AI-payments company, part of Santander Group, to expand access to its financial infrastructure across Iberia.

The collaboration brings together two established payments businesses to deliver a stronger payment capability in the region and a simple, streamlined solution for global businesses looking to expand operations in Iberia.

Aaron Xu, General Manager, Europe and Americas at PingPong , said: “Iberia is one of Europe’s most valuable commerce markets, and the 750,000+ businesses in our network want to operate there on payment infrastructure they already trust. Our move into Iberia is the latest step in an ongoing global expansion, driven by rising customer demand and sustained investment in our international growth.”

Fabrice Mendez, Global Head of Partnerships at Getnet , said: “This partnership represents another important milestone in Getnet’s strategy to expand our open-market business across Europe while strengthening the connections between Iberia and one of the world’s fastest-growing commerce ecosystems. By combining PingPong’s strong presence across Asia with Getnet’s leadership in Europe and Latin America, we are creating new opportunities for international merchants to grow with a seamless and trusted payment experience.”

About PingPong

Founded in 2015, PingPong is a global cross-border B2B payments platform supporting over 750,000 businesses across more than 200 countries. The company annually processes over $300bn and holds 80+ financial licences worldwide. PingPong operates from 44 offices across 18 countries.

For more information, visit www.pingpongx.com.

About Santander Getnet

In 2025, Getnet processed over €238 billion across 10.5 billion transactions, serving 1.2 million clients. The company ranks as the largest acquirer in Latin America by purchase volume, and among the top 10 globally. Getnet operates across Brazil (as an e-commerce leader), Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, and Portugal.

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