At Geniant® by Koh Young, we’ve always been driven by a core belief: that medical innovations should serve the people who use it. That philosophy guided every decision in building Geniant Cranial—and it’s at the heart of our recent feature in Robotics Business News (RBN). In the in-depth Q&A Yuri Koh, our VP and Head of Global Medical Business, discusses how we’re transforming neurosurgical precision through purposeful innovation.

The conversation delves into the strategic choice that sets us apart: developing everything in-house rather than acquiring existing technology. This approach led to Geniant Cranial, a next-generation navigated neurosurgical robot distinguished by purposefully designed, proprietary features at every level.

Building in-house gives you control that buying never can. When you develop technology internally, you own every decision—from core architecture to final implementation. You’re not constrained by legacy limitations or forced to retrofit existing designs. You can innovate without compromise and integrate your core competencies to create truly differentiated solutions.

The result:
Our optical tracking system is developed entirely in-house—unlike most systems that rely on third-party technology. Built on our proprietary 3D Vision Technology, our navigation camera and marker system is designed to provide high precision tracking accuracy and reliability for neurosurgical procedures.

Our robotic design is equally purposeful: compact footprint that fits under the surgical bed, arc-based movement that minimizes collision risk, and advanced patient positioning that enhances workflow. Every element is engineered to support surgical precision, patient safety, and seamless integration into existing clinical workflow.

From how we got started to where we’re headed next—becoming the end-to-end solution for neurosurgical procedures—this feature captures our journey and our vision. We’re continuing to innovate with a focus on what matters most: workflow efficiency, precision, and surgeon experience