Assessing The Future Of Robotics In Medtech

Andy Kach, a principal in ZS's Medical Products and Services practice, offers his perspective on the “war of the robots” in the surgical technology market. He argues that companies that focus on specialized, expensive technologies will eventually cede market share to systems that are multifunctional, portable, and valuable to multiple surgical departments.

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Every medical device company – in and out of the surgical business – as well as many other tech companies, are deep in the war of surgical robotics and digital solutions.

These solutions go beyond automated “cutting.” They offer much more when it comes to preparing the patient for surgery or helping measure the patient to ensure accuracy. These applications are...

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