June 2026 Medtronic submitted U.S. FDA 510(k) applications to expand indications for its Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system into general and gynecologic surgery, broadening the platform's applications across minimally invasive procedures.
October 2025 IRCAD North America officially opened its first U.S. surgical training institute in Charlotte, expanding global training capacity for robotic and minimally invasive surgery through partnerships with leading medical technology companies.
June 2025 Intuitive introduced the da Vinci 5 surgical system in additional international markets, expanding the commercial availability of its next-generation robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery platform with enhanced computing, force feedback, and surgeon ergonomics.
May 2025 SS Innovations announced its plan to submit a De Novo application to the U.S. FDA for the SSi Mantra 3 Surgical Robotic System, supporting multiple minimally invasive surgical indications and advancing its entry into the U.S. market.