Medtronic plc
"Engineering the extraordinary"
Global medical device leader based in Ireland, offering the Hugo RAS surgical robot, neurostimulation systems, and minimally invasive therapies.
Medtronic plc is one of the world's largest medical technology companies, founded in 1949 by Earl Bakken and Palmer Hermundslie in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and legally domiciled in Dublin, Ireland since 2015 following the acquisition of Covidien. The company operates in over 150 countries with more than 90,000 employees. In robotics, Medtronic offers the Hugo RAS (Robotic-Assisted Surgery) system — a modular, multi-quadrant soft-tissue surgical platform designed to compete with da Vinci and other laparoscopic robotic systems.
Medtronic also leads in neuromodulation and brain stimulation devices, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems for Parkinson's disease and chronic pain. Its Minneapolis operational headquarters drives R&D across cardiac, spine, diabetes, and surgical robotics divisions.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Hugo RAS System
Modular multi-quadrant robotic-assisted surgery platform for soft-tissue minimally invasive procedures.
Percept PC Deep Brain Stimulation System
Implantable neurostimulator for deep brain stimulation therapy in Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia.
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Company Facts
Founded
1949
Primary Role
Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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