Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have shown that an artificial intelligence-powered robot—trained on videos of ...

Medtronic’s Hugo robot poses the main challenge to da Vinci given the company's size. Hugo has been in use in Europe since 2022 and the company states the system is in hospitals across more than ...

The medical device maker is partnering with IRCAD, a surgical education and research institute, to train medical personnel in cardiovascular, neuroscience and minimally invasive specialties.

Surgical robots have been attracting more attention. From 2015 to 2023, the global market for such technology has grown from $800 million to $3 billion, according to Bain & Co.

Next up—if Medtronic’s 2019 plan for the system holds true—is the pursuit of FDA 510(k) clearance, after which Hugo will be expanded into soft-tissue procedures and, ultimately, offer its ...

Despite delays, Medtronic remains bullish on its robot system, Hugo. Manufacturing and supply chain constraints delayed shipments to new European customers, but the company says demand remains high.

The Hugo RAS surgical robot; Medtronic's Hugo surgical robot provides high-definition 3D vision via an open console without compromising situational awareness during surgery. The physician in charge ...

Medtronic training pact includes Hugo robot, cardiac ablation tech. Susan Kelly . Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 7:00 AM 1 min read. In This Article: MDT . This story was originally published on MedTech Dive.