Autonomous Frontiers: Innovation & Leadership with Alex Clug
Autonomous Frontiers: Innovation & Leadership with Alex Clug takes you inside the world of breakthrough medical robotics, bold entrepreneurship, and visionary leadership. Hosted by Alex Clug—Army veteran, West Point grad, and MedTech founder—this podcast explores the intersection of technology, ethics, and real-world business. From building surgical robots to scaling startups, navigating global markets, and mentoring the next generation, Alex shares powerful lessons from the frontlines of innovation. Whether you’re a future founder, tech enthusiast, healthcare leader, or lifelong learner, each episode equips you with stories, strategies, and insights to lead in a fast-changing world.
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Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Step into the future of surgery in this powerful opening episode of Autonomous Frontiers. Host Alex Clug breaks down the fast-evolving world of autonomous surgical robots—what they are, how they work, and why they matter. From orthopedic precision to soft tissue breakthroughs, discover how AI, advanced robotics, and real-world surgical innovation are transforming patient care. Whether you're a MedTech investor, healthcare leader, engineer, or curious mind, this episode delivers a clear, jargon-free roadmap to the robotic revolution reshaping operating rooms worldwide.
✅ Topics Covered:
What defines an autonomous surgical robot vs traditional and assisted systems
Real-world case studies: from orthopedic implants to soft-tissue suturing
Inside the STAR robot breakthrough at Johns Hopkins
AI, imaging, and machine learning in surgical decision-making
Remote robotic surgery & the rise of telesurgery
Global access, ethical questions, and the road to safer, smarter healthcare
🧠 “We’re not replacing surgeons—we’re enhancing them with precision, steadiness, and speed.”
🎧 Tune in now and explore how robots are not just assisting surgery—they’re co-creating it.
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