Medtronic wanted to partner with surgeons on all aspects of surgery, not just create an enhanced robotic experience. Hugo was designed to respond to surgeons’ wants and needs — like ergonomic comfort ...

In the latest earnings cycle, Intuitive Surgical ISRG and Medtronic MDT delivered clear signals that the next era of medical technology leadership will be defined not only by financial performance but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clinicians view the screen at the console of Medtronic's Hugo surgical robot. Medtronic said Wednesday it has completed the first ...

The use of robotics has gained popularity in recent years partly due to its minimally invasive surgery capabilities and potential for improved outcomes. From 2005 to 2012, the use of robotics in the ...

Soft tissue robotic systems designed to improve surgical precision are expanding into new specialties and increasing competition for longtime industry leader Intuitive Surgical.

Robotics technology is quickly disrupting a variety of sectors, including the medical space, and surgical robot applications are a major component of the overall medical robots market. In fact, a ...

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) ranks among the best medical device stocks to invest in. Following a tour of the company’s HUGO soft tissue surgical robotic facility in Boston, Stifel maintained its Hold ...

Johnson & Johnson has won an IDE to begin a clinical trial of the Ottava Robotic Surgical System. The New Brunswick, NJ-based company submitted for IDE approval nearly a month ago after a delay in ...

Inspired by the electric shock capabilities of electric eels, scientists have developed a soft, stretchable “jelly” battery ideal for wearable devices or soft robotics, according to a new paper ...

The U.S. FDA’s clearance of Medtronic plc’s Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system is certainly a boon for the company which is betting on the unit to be a key growth driver. While the soft tissue ...

Medical device manufacturers, investors, healthcare providers, and patients see surgical robotics as one of medicine’s new frontiers --- one which promises to open access, streamline workflows and ...