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The article reports on the plan of Adept Technology Inc. to collaborate with Prosurgics Ltd. to develop robots to perform image-guided and navigated neurological and soft tissue surgery in Livermore, California. Both companies combine their knowledge and expertise to bring out a state-of-the-art robotic systems that will be used in performing invasive procedures during surgery wherein Adept uses its knowledge in industrial robots and vision systems while Prosurgics uses its experience in surgical operating rooms. They will use filters to remove microtremors in surgeons' hands, so robotic motions are smooth yet precise.