Capstan Medical

Capstan Medical develops surgical robotic platforms integrated with catheter-based delivery systems for minimally invasive treatment of structural heart disease. Their work focuses on merging robotics with advanced implant technologies to perform valve repair and replacement procedures.

The Capstan Compass System is engineered to treat mitral and tricuspid valve diseases through percutaneous catheter access while the heart remains beating. This requires real-time robotic control, precise navigation in a dynamic anatomical environment, and reliable coordination between the robotic system and catheter tools.

Key technical domains include surgical robotics, catheter-based intervention, and next-generation implant design. Engineering challenges involve hardware-software integration for sub-millimeter accuracy, motion compensation for a beating heart, and ensuring system safety during complex cardiac procedures.

Founded in 2020, Capstan Medical is based in Santa Cruz, California. The engineering team operates in a collaborative, hands-on setting, emphasizing rapid prototyping and cross-functional problem-solving.