The Rise of Surgical Robotics: How AI is Transforming Operating Rooms

The surgical robotics market has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past three years. What was once dominated by a single platform — the da Vinci system — has become a fiercely competitive arena with over 40 systems now holding regulatory approvals globally.

AI is at the heart of this evolution. Modern systems leverage computer vision and real-time force feedback to assist surgeons with tissue identification, margin assessment, and tremor compensation. Several platforms now incorporate preoperative imaging directly into the surgical view, overlaying CT or MRI data onto the operative field.