Thinking Robot Studios

About Thinking Robot Studios

Thinking Robot Studios Inc., a medical technology company established in 2011, specializes in patient-specific solutions for orthopedic and joint reconstruction surgery. The company was founded by Kendall Joudrie and later formed a partnership in 2018 with Gregg Gellman, who serves as CEO. This collaboration was pivotal, combining Joudrie's technological vision with Gellman's executive experience in the biotechnology and medical device sector to establish a state-of-the-art medical imaging and advanced manufacturing operation in Western New York.

The company's core business revolves around creating and commercializing implant kits tailored to individual patient anatomy. This is achieved through a digital platform that integrates patient imaging analysis, personalized surgical planning, and proprietary 3D printing technology. The process enables surgeons to perform procedures with enhanced precision, which can lead to reduced risk and shorter rehabilitation times for patients. Beyond patient-specific implants for hips, knees, and spines, the company's offerings include 3D printed anatomical models, precision cutting guides, medical tools, and virtual surgical roadmapping for surgeons.

Operating in the therapeutic devices market, Thinking Robot Studios serves surgeons and healthcare facilities. Its business model focuses on providing an end-to-end service, from initial imaging to manufacturing and delivering the final product. A key feature of their service is a guaranteed 72-hour delivery of the patient-specific implant to the operating room, with a cost structure designed to fit within the existing reimbursement system for generic implants in the U.S. In 2019, the company announced plans to develop an $84 million advanced manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York, to scale its production of custom medical devices.