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Intuitive Surgical plans to expand innovation and partnerships in China
Intuitive Surgical, a US company that makes da Vinci surgical robots, says it plans to increase its investment in China.
The company says it sees China as a partner in innovation and manufacturing, not only as a market for sales.
It plans to expand training for Chinese medical workers through its clinical training center in Shanghai.
It also aims to work more closely with Chinese companies across its supply chain and explore opportunities in medical AI.
These plans build on the company’s existing presence in China and reflect its interest in the country’s clinical and technology resources.
The company says its next-generation da Vinci 5 and single-port robots will be shown at the upcoming China International Import Expo.
Intuitive Surgical plans to increase investment in China, focusing on innovation and cooperation with local industry.
Executive Chairman Gary S. Guthart said the company sees China as more than a sales market and as a partner in innovation and sustainable development.
The company plans to expand clinical training, work more closely with local robotics suppliers and explore medical artificial intelligence.
Its da Vinci 5 and single-port surgical robots are expected to be shown at the upcoming China International Import Expo.
Shanghai is the company’s strategic base for these plans, Guthart said.
- Who
- Intuitive Surgical, represented by Executive Chairman Gary S. Guthart.
- What
- The company plans to expand innovation investment and partnerships in China.
- When
- Guthart discussed the plans on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- China, with Shanghai as the company’s strategic base.
- Why
- The company sees China as a partner in innovation, industrial cooperation and sustainable development.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We do not see China merely as a sales market; it has become an important partner for global companies in innovation, industrial-chain cooperation and sustainable development.
We will continue to increase our investment in innovation in China, using Shanghai as a strategic base, and promote the application of surgical robots and artificial intelligence technology in China.
Gary S. Guthart discussed Intuitive Surgical’s plans in an interview with media.
Intuitive Surgical plans to show its da Vinci 5 and single-port surgical robots.
- Company
- Intuitive Surgical
- Strategic base
- Shanghai
- Planned focus areas
- Clinical training, local robotics supply-chain cooperation, and medical AI
- Products to be shown
- da Vinci 5 and single-port surgical robots
- Interview date
- October 10, 2026
Sources
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