Medtronic adds real-time AI to Hugo robot

Medtronic adds real-time AI to Hugo robot

The computing platform will make its debut at the Society of Robotic Surgery meeting this week, as Medtronic challenges Intuitive in the U.S. robotic soft tissue market.

Medtronic unveils Touch Surgery Aide - the next-generation compute platform for the OR

Medtronic has presented its next-generation compute platform for the operating room. Touch Surgery Aide - an AI-native surgical computing platform that powers the Touch Surgery ecosystem - enables real-time artificial intelligence during procedures. Touch Surgery Aide was presented at the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) 2026 Annual Meeting in Florida.Built on years of experience, the Touch Surgery ecosystem brings insights to surgery, in more t…

Medtronic to launch AI compute platform for the operating room

The Touch Surgery Aide and the Touch Surgery ecosystem. | Source: Medtronic Medtronic PLC this week gave an early look at its AI-powered compute platform for the operating room. The company said Touch Surgery Aide powers its Touch Surgery Ecosystem. Touch Surgery is designed to “connect the entire surgical journey,” according to Medtronic. It bridges pre-operative planning and training, intra-operative tele-mentoring and tele-proctoring, and AI-…

Medtronic to demonstrate AI in the OR

GALWAY, Ireland – Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is presenting an early look at its next-generation compute platform for the operating room. Touch Surgery Aide – an AI-native surgical computing platform that powers the Touch Surgery ecosystem – enables real-time artificial intelligence during procedures. Touch Surgery Aide will be shared at the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) 2026 Annual Meeting in Florida, July 23-26. Bui…

Exciting Innovations In Surgery: Medtronic Unveils Touch Surgery™ Aide

Advanced compute power, built on NVIDIA infrastructure, enables real-time decision support during the procedure The post A new era for surgery with real-time AI: Medtronic to unveil Touch Surgery™ Aide, the next-generation compute platform for the operating room at Society of Robotic Surgery 2026 first appeared on Medical Device News Magazine.