Calif.-based InTouch Health sets up R&D operations in Ann Arbor

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | Source: Concentrate

Let's all give a warm welcome to InTouch Health, the latest new economy-based startup to set up shop in Ann Arbor. The California-based robotics firm is setting up its research and development operations (after being recruited by Ann Arbor SPARK) in the Valley Ranch Business Park, which will be home to 3-4 people to start.

"It will begin with a software engineering team," says Dave Adornetto, CFO and executive vice president of operations at InTouch Health. "It will grow as the business grows."

InTouch Health develops, manufactures, and markets robotics technology for the medical field. The 8-year-old firm has more than 50 patents pending. Its principal product is Remote Presence Technology, which provides physicians with a single interface for provide care into ICUs, patient wards, operating and procedure rooms, all on one network.

InTouch Health employs 100 people and has recently received an investment from Farmington Hills-based venture capital firm Beringea. The company chose to set up its R&D operations in Ann Arbor because of its close proximity to the University of Michigan and its deep pool of engineering and robotics talent. It is also looking at setting up a large-scale manufacturing presence in Michigan.

Source: Dave Adornetto, CFO and executive vice president of operations at InTouch Health
Writer: Jon Zemke

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