Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics, ranging from new systems to FDA clearances and more.

KARL STORZ said its acquisition of Asensus Surgical will enable it to build a surgical robotics hub for performance-guided procedures.

Asensus Surgical has agreed to be acquired by KARL STORZ, an endoscopy expert that will continue developing its robotic systems.

The agreement enables Karl Storz to engage in diligence and negotiations over a potential acquisition of Asensus Surgical.

Medtronic, which has made no secret of its surgical robotics ambitions, partnered with visualization company Karl Storz SE & Co. as it works on its own robot-assisted surgery platform.