• Surgical robotsare entering a new phase asAI and computer visionmake them more precise and safer to use across a wide range of procedures - including joint replacements, hearing implants, and microsurgery. • As these technologies mature, large companies are responding through acquisitions and investments.Intuitiveannounced plans to acquire the distribution business for its robots in several European countries, whileJohnson & Johnsonled the $67M Series D round for Shanghai-basedRonovo Surgicaland secured distribution rights in parts of China. • Get the world’s best tech research in your inboxBillionaires, CEOs, & leading investors all love the CB Insights newsletter Get the world’s best tech research in your inbox Billionaires, CEOs, & leading investors all love the CB Insights newsletter At the same time, robotic systems are diversifying to meet different surgical needs - from platforms designed to operate through a single small incision for procedures in tight spaces to flexible systems that can be configured for different types of surgeries, giving hospitals more options in how they deploy robotic assistance. • Want to see more research?Start your free trial.If you’re already a customer,log in here. • Want to see more research?Start your free trial. • If you’re already a customer,log in here.
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- Surgical robots are entering a new growth phase as AI and computer‑vision technologies improve precision and safety across procedures such as joint replacements, hearing implants and microsurgery. Major players are accelerating this shift through acquisitions and investments. Intuitive is buying the distribution arm of its robots in several European markets, while Johnson & Johnson led a $67 million Series D for Shanghai‑based Ronovo Surgical and secured distribution rights in parts of China. Meanwhile, robotic platforms are diversifying: some are single‑incision systems for tight‑space surgeries, and others are flexible, multi‑procedure configurations, giving hospitals more deployment options.
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