Global surgical robot patent landscape
"The medical devices industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by increased need for homecare, preventative treatments, early diagnosis, reducing patient recovery times and improving outcomes, and growing importance of technologies such as machine learning, augmented reality, 5G and digitalization. In the last three years alone, there have been over 710,000 patents filed and granted in the medical devices industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Robotics in medical: surgical robot end effectors.
Intuitive Surgical and Johnson & Johnson are two of the leading patent filers in surgical robot end effectors. Some other key patent filers include Medtronic, Stryker, and Olympus.
In terms of application diversity, Raytheon Technologies leads the pack, while Waters and Magic Leap stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, DexCom held the top position, followed by Abbott Laboratories and Vicarious Surgical.
With the continued advancement of robotics, further developments and advancements in surgical robot end effectors can be expected, allowing for more precise and efficient operations. Improvements in the precision and adaptability of surgical instruments will lead to a shorter recovery period and better outcomes for patients, thanks to advancements in materials, design, and artificial intelligence (AI)."
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