da Vinci Xi - Breaking news

Now, as expected, Intuitive has announced its new system. Go check it for yourself!

"Compared to prior da VinciSystems, the da Vinci XiSystem's key features include:

• A new overhead instrument arm architecture designedto facilitate anatomical access from virtually anyposition. 
• A new endoscope digital architecture that creates asimpler, more compact design with improved visual definition and clarity. 
• An ability to attach the endoscope to any arm, providing flexibility for visualizing the surgical site. 
• Smaller, thinner arms with newly designed joints that offer a greater range of motion than ever before. 
• Longer instrument shafts designed to give surgeons greater operative reach. 
• In addition, the da Vinci XiSystem is built to be compatible with Intuitive Surgical's Firefly™ Fluorescence Imaging System."

We will be on it to report on any further news.