SensorMed was started because of an observed need in the operating room - the need for increased control and safety during the initial guidance phases of laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Dr. Doody developed and patented SensorMed's core technology in 2002 as a response to this need. A prototype guidance instrument was created to assist in the initial phase of equipment insertion into a patient's abdomen during surgery. This prototype was tested in over 100 human surgical cases with great success. The device proved to be accurate in 100% of the test cases, producing consice and consistent feedback to the surgeon. The device's true value was demonstrated in 4 of the cases, when the instrument actually corrected the surgeon's misperception of his equipment placement.

For the last year, the SensorMed team has been working towards producing a commercialized device built around this proven technology, set for market entry in 2010. In January of 2009, SensorMed was accepted into the business incubator program at the University of Tennessee. The company is now working with consultants and researchers associated with the University, and is headquartered on campus in Knoxville, TN.