Robotic surgery used to be fodder for science fiction movies. Not anymore. They are becoming more mainstream by the day. While fully autonomous surgeries in the medical sector are not yet a reality, the field is evolving quickly. Currently, robotics are being used to augment the surgeon’s abilities to perform more accurate, safe, and efficient surgeries. That’s why they are called robotic-assisted surgeries. Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) has been at the forefront of robotic-assisted surgeries with its da Vinci system since 2001. Their machines provide surgeons with precision, non-tremble robotics, and enhanced vision and lighting to perform nearly flawless outpatient surgeries. Two companies are beefing up their robotic surgery portfolios to challenge Intuitive Surgical’s dominance.
