Hairs to You! Palo Altan Honored with Leonardo da Vinci Award

Fewer men wear toupees these days and Dr. Mohan Bodduluri has something to do with it.

Bodduluri, a scientist and inventor with numerous patents, has been has been honored with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Leonardo da Vinci Award for his involvement in the ARTAS Robotic System, the first and only FDA-cleared, physician-controlled, computer-assisted technology for hair transplantation.

"I am honored and humbled to have received such prestigious recognition from the engineering community," said Bodduluri, founder and Chief Technology Officer at Restoration Robotics. "I believe that this award underscores the importance of the work done at Restoration Robotics in staying at the forefront of innovation in hair transplantation technology, as well as advancing the area of medical robotics in surgery."

The ARTAS uses a minimally invasive solution of advanced digital imaging, precision robotics, and unprecedented automation in surgery to offer patients permanent results with no linear scar. Hair transplantation physicians can now offer their patients an unprecedented level of safety, efficacy, and comfort.

His contributions in developing the ARTAS Robotic System resulted in numerous issued patents worldwide, and many others pending approval.

The Leonardo da Vinci Award recognizes eminent achievement in the design or invention of a product which is universally recognized as an important advance in machine design.