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Surgical Microscope Stand

The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a surgical microscope stand used in neurosurgery. Invented by an optics company in Tokyo, it features a unique piece of tech which keeps the microscope in focus even when it moves. Discover the little-known story behind this invention, partially inspired by equipment used to observe outer space!

English
  • Originally Aired July 22, 2020
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created July 27, 2020 by
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  • Modified October 29, 2022 by
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