Flexible intralumenal robotics: A catheter-based technology allows precise, reproducible remote manipulations within the intraluminal space. This technology surpasses human capabilities.

Percutaneous aortic heart valves: For high-risk patients, a new technique has been developed that involves inserting a balloon-expandable wire mesh valve with internal valve leaflets. The valve is inserted through a groin or small chest-wall incision and then moved up into position (assisted by x-ray screening) through a catheter. The balloon is then inflated to secure the new valve.

Convergence of advances in genome scanning and informatics to support clinical applications: Genetic testing that can be used to develop personalized risk assessments and disease management plans for a variety of genetically caused diseases.

Image fusion for diagnostic and therapeutic use: Used to diag­nose medical problems both anatomic and physiologic in nature. It is also used to assist minimally invasive procedures such as stent placement or tumor ablation.

Implanted device allowing neural control of objects by severely motor-impaired individuals: Novel communication interfaces can help control devices and potentially restore limb movements to people with spinal cord injuries, Lou Gehrig's disease, and other central nervous system injuries.