Exacure - Robotic Patient Positioning for
BNCT, Particle Therapy & Radiotherapy
First certified patient positioning system for BNCT. 20+ years with leading treatment centres.
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System Overview
Exacure is a modular patient positioning platform developed for particle therapy, BNCT, and advanced radiation therapy applications. The system combines robotic patient positioning, treatment room controls, imaging integration, tracking technology, and specialized treatment room components within a unified architecture.
The platform can be configured to support project-specific clinical workflows, facility layouts, and treatment technologies. Through open interfaces and modular system components, Exacure enables integration with imaging systems, treatment equipment, safety systems, and third-party control platforms.
Designed for demanding clinical environments, Exacure combines proven robotic technology with medical-specific adaptations, treatment room integration, and software-based workflow control.
Exacure Treatment Room Modules
The exacure platform consists of modular hardware and software components that can be combined according to project requirements. Together, these modules support patient positioning, treatment room control, imaging integration, workflow management, and system flexibility within modern radiation therapy environments.
Exacontrol
Provides centralized operation and monitoring of patient positioning systems, treatment room equipment, safety interlocks, and third-party interfaces through a unified clinical user interface.
Examove
Based on service-proven KUKA medical robot technology and adapted by BEC Robotics for clinical environments, including patient safety enhancements and treatment-specific integration concepts.
Exatrack
Measures patient position directly at the treatment isocenter using optical tracking technology and compensates mechanical deviations in real time during treatment workflows.
Exashield
Provides specialized shielding concepts and robot modifications for aggressive neutron environments in BNCT facilities to support safe and reliable clinical operation.
Exadock
Enables rapid exchange between treatment couches, patient chairs, QA equipment, and other treatment room components to maximize flexibility within the treatment environment.
Exachair
Supports flexible patient positioning and treatment in a seated position with configurable adjustment options and removable carbon components for imaging and radiation therapy applications.
Exaview
Integrates third-party imaging systems for patient positioning, image-guided treatment preparation, and tumor position verification within the treatment environment.
Exapoint / Exaturn
Provides engineering and integration solutions for gantries, rotators, beamline components, beam modifiers, and associated control systems used in particle therapy facilities.
Treatment Room Integration
Successful implementation of a patient positioning system requires more than robotic motion control. Modern treatment environments depend on reliable interaction between positioning systems, imaging devices, treatment equipment, safety systems, and clinical workflows.
Since 2005, BEC Robotics has contributed to radiotherapy and particle therapy projects involving patient positioning systems, imaging integration, treatment room controls, software interfaces, beam delivery equipment, and gantry systems. Experience gained from research and clinical installations continues to contribute to the development of the Exacure platform.
In addition to patient positioning systems, BEC Robotics develops software interfaces, treatment room controls, safety concepts, and integration solutions for third-party equipment. The company supports customers throughout engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, service, and lifecycle support.
Projects
Installed medical robotics systems in radiotherapy and clinical environments, including certified patient positioning solutions.
BNCT Applications
BNCT facilities introduce engineering requirements beyond conventional radiation therapy installations. Neutron radiation, facility-specific shielding concepts, specialized treatment equipment, and project-specific workflows require careful integration of all treatment room components.
For BNCT projects, BEC Robotics supports treatment room engineering, patient positioning integration, control systems, software interfaces, and project-specific shielding concepts. Depending on facility requirements, robotic systems can be adapted for operation in neutron environments while maintaining integration with imaging systems, treatment equipment, and clinical workflows.
The modular Exacure platform allows integration into new and existing BNCT facilities while supporting project-specific technical and operational requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information on medical robotics systems, certifications, clinical workflows, and integration into healthcare environments.
Exacure is BEC Medical's modular robotic patient positioning system for radiation therapy. The platform is designed for applications in particle therapy, BNCT, and radiotherapy and combines robotic patient positioning with dedicated hardware and software modules for treatment workflows.
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) uses a neutron beam to deposit radiation specifically into tumour cells that have absorbed a boron-enriched drug. BNCT differs from conventional radiotherapy because neutron irradiation degrades material properties over time — limiting component lifetimes. The exacure system is the first certified patient positioning system specifically engineered to meet BNCT's demanding requirements.
Exacure is a modular system that includes:
exacontrol — wireless control panel
examove — robotic patient positioning system
exatrack — real-time couch tracking system
exacouch — slim anatomical shape couch
exashield — BNCT treatment shielding
exadock — couch coupling system
exaseat — patient treatment while sitting
exaview — imaging devices for tumour position verification
exapoint — nozzle design and control
exaturn — gantries
Yes. exacure is a certified medical device with CE marking. The system has been developed for applications including BNCT, particle therapy, and radiotherapy in accordance with the applicable medical device requirements.
The exatrack module continuously measures couch deflection under patient load. The measured values are used by the robotic positioning system for real-time compensation, helping maintain the planned treatment geometry throughout the procedure.
Yes. exacure supports integration with imaging systems and treatment workflows, including Siemens CT.
Exacure is used by leading hospitals and treatment centres, including MedAustron (Austria) and Mayo Clinic (USA). The platform is also integrated into BNCT and particle therapy solutions from technology providers such as Neutron Therapeutics (USA) and TAE Life Sciences (USA).
Exacure has been adapted for BNCT treatment environments, where neutron irradiation places unique demands on materials and system components. The system includes additional shielding and modifications to the robotic positioning system to ensure reliable long-term operation under neutron irradiation, while dedicated BNCT-specific hardware and software modules enable integration into BNCT treatment workflows.
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