VisioSurgical Solutions Launches Retinal Robot Development

VisioSurgical Solutions (VSS) has announced its launch and the start of development of a compact surgical robot for retinal surgery, according to Manilatimes.

The announcement was made in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Oct. 29, 2026. Manilatimes described VSS as a Swiss medical robotics company founded by the team behind the first retinal surgery robot.

Compact retinal surgery platform enters development

VSS said it is developing a compact surgical robot for retinal surgery. The company’s launch announcement centers on bringing compact surgical robots to retina surgeons, Manilatimes reported.

The reported development effort concerns a robotic platform for retinal surgery. VSS identified the platform as a compact system and announced the start of its development alongside the company launch.

For medical-device sales professionals tracking ophthalmic technology, the announcement identifies a new retinal robotics development program and a company focused on compact surgical robotics for retina surgeons.

Kaleidoscope Innovation selected as development partner

VSS selected Kaleidoscope Innovation to develop the robotic platform, according to Manilatimes. Kaleidoscope Innovation is a medical device design and engineering firm in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Manilatimes reported that the platform development will proceed under the direction of VSS Founder and CEO Marc de Smet, MD, PhD.

The selection places Kaleidoscope Innovation in the development work for VSS’s compact retinal surgery robot. The report identifies both the Swiss medical robotics company and its selected design and engineering firm as participants in the platform’s development.

What the launch announcement establishes

• VSS announced its launch as a Swiss medical robotics company.
• The company announced the start of development of a compact surgical robot for retinal surgery.
• VSS selected Kaleidoscope Innovation to develop the robotic platform.
• Marc de Smet, MD, PhD, is identified as VSS founder and CEO.

Manilatimes’ report focuses on the launch, the start of the compact robot’s development, and the named engineering collaboration for the retinal surgery platform.