Doctors in France and Georgia shared a da Vinci 5 platform to perform a telesurgery procedure on an advanced tissue model developed by Intuitive.
Intuitive Surgical obtains CE mark for da Vinci 5 robot
da Vinci 5, Intuitive’s latest-generation robot, won FDA clearance last year, as the company continues adding features.
Intuitive Surgical is making a CEO change
Gary Guthart, who spent the last 15 years as Intuitive’s CEO, called it “an honor and a privilege” to serve in the corner office.
AI advances lead to more nimble humanoids, greater autonomy at NVIDIA GTC
From teleoperated humanoids to cutting-edge surgical systems, NVIDIA GTC featured robots using AI to train autonomous functionality.
10 surgical robotics companies to watch in 2025
While Intuitive Surgical still leads the market, a number of other surgical robotics companies is making waves.
Capstan Medical CEO shares advice on nitinol, getting funded by Intuitive Ventures
Nitinol has superelastic properties that allow medical devices using it to compress to a lower profile when placed in a patient.
Intuitive Surgical fends off antitrust lawsuit from Surgical Instrument Service
The lawsuit from Surgical Instrument Service centered around Intuitive Surgical’s programmed usage limits for its EndoWrist instruments.
Intuitive Surgical to expand to new European countries; analysts have Mexico questions
Intuitive plans to integrate its da Vinci and the Ion business operations into its European commercial and marketing organization.
Intuitive da Vinci procedures increased by 17% in 2024
Intuitive Surgical reported fourth-quarter 2024 revenue totaling $2.41 billion, a 25% increase compared with the same period a year ago.
Levita Magnetics CEO shares insight into dual-robot surgical procedure
Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, the CEO of Levita Magnetics, said the idea for the procedure came from the surgeon who performed it.
Intuitive data highlights benefits of da Vinci robotic surgery across 7 oncologic procedures
The study found multiple benefits for surgery using Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci robot compared with laparoscopic or open procedures.
Healthcare companion market offers new robotics opportunities
Healthcare applications for robots, from surgery to companionship, are growing for innovators and entrepreneurs, says Research Nester.
NYU Langone uses da Vinci Xi robotic system to perform double lung transplant
Surgeons at NYU Langone have performed a fully robotic double lung transplant with Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci Xi.
Hoag medical center completes 30,000th robotic-assisted surgery
Hoag continues to be a destination for patients seeking robotic surgical care given its experience with Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci.
Robotic surgery to benefit from advanced processors and AI, says AMD
Robotic surgery continues to become more autonomous and affordable, thanks to advanced computing, according to AMD.
What Intuitive Surgical’s limited da Vinci 5 launch can teach device developers
Before its full-scale launch of the da Vinci 5 robot, Intuitive Surgical executives said they have three items on their checklist.
Maria Middelares Hospital autotransplants kidney with da Vinci SP via single incision
A Belgian hospital has conducted a minimally invasive kidney operation through a single incision with the da Vinci SP robot.
Intuitive earns updated FDA labeling on da Vinci X, Xi for radical prostatectomy
The labeling for Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci states that survival rates for robot-assisted surgeries are comparable to non-automated procedures.
Intuitive beats the Street in Q1, increases procedure volume forecast
Intuitive Surgical reported profits of $545 million, or $1.51 per diluted share.
5 things that could shape surgical robotics in the next decade
Surgical robots are gaining popularity due to AI adoption, remote control, and startup competition, with 2024 expected to be a significant year for the sector.
The Intuitive da Vinci 5’s top design changes: ‘This is groundbreaking for robotic surgery’
Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci 5 has more than 150 design enhancements and innovations since the company’s fourth-generation systems.
Intuitive secures FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Intuitive Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its next-generation da Vinci 5 surgical robotics system.