iotaMotion, Inc.

iotaMotion, Inc. is a medical technology company specializing in robotic-assisted surgical systems for cochlear implant procedures. Founded in 2015 by otolaryngologists from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, the company develops precision surgical platforms designed to enhance electrode array insertion during cochlear implant surgery. The flagship iotaSOFT® Insertion System is an open-platform robotic system that standardizes insertion speed and force control, reducing surgical variability while preserving residual hearing and minimizing intracochlear trauma. The system is designed for patients aged 4 years and older and is currently deployed across 25 surgical centers in the United States. iotaMotion addresses a significant clinical need—more than 430 million people worldwide experience disabling hearing loss—by improving surgical precision, reducing patient anxiety through standardized procedures, and enabling broader access to cochlear implantation. The company's technology supports surgeons through controlled, consistent insertion techniques while offering hospitals cost-effective implementation and patients improved standardized outcomes.