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Core Insights - The 37th Shanghai International Entrepreneurs Consultation Meeting was held on October 12, where Gary Guthart, Chairman of Intuitive Surgical, emphasized the company's commitment to Shanghai and its role in the digital transformation of healthcare [1][3] - Intuitive Surgical is the largest surgical robotics company globally, with over 16.94 million surgeries performed, including over 2.68 million in 2024 alone [3] - Guthart highlighted the importance of a robust medical technology ecosystem in China, particularly in Shanghai, which aligns with the company's goals of providing high-quality medical experiences and reducing overall treatment costs [3][4] Company Strategy - Intuitive Surgical's localization efforts in China began in 2006, with a significant partnership established in 2017 with Fosun Pharma, marking a key milestone in its local development [5] - The company has invested approximately 700 million RMB in a new integrated R&D, production, training, and service center in Shanghai, further solidifying its local presence [5][6] - Intuitive Surgical has established seven regional training centers in China, with plans for further expansion, and has served over 800,000 patients with its surgical robots [6] Technological Innovation - The company is focusing on integrating AI and cloud computing into its surgical systems, predicting a "breakthrough" in medical technology over the next 30 years [10][11] - The latest generation of the da Vinci surgical system boasts 10,000 times the computing power of previous models, enhancing data analysis and surgical performance [10] - Intuitive Surgical aims to develop more AI tools in collaboration with other companies in the ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of human-machine collaboration in achieving high-quality medical outcomes [11][12] Industry Outlook - The future competition in the surgical robotics industry will focus on the entire ecosystem, including technology, training, and service support, rather than just product comparisons [12] - The company believes that successful healthcare outcomes will stem from the collaboration of skilled professionals and advanced technologies, rather than automation replacing human roles [11][12]