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Medtronic

Medical devices, DBS, neuromodulation, surgery robots

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The brief

Analyst view
  • Percept RC FDA-approved adaptive DBS; personalizes stimulation via BrainSense brain sensing.
  • Hugo RAS cleared for urology; competes with da Vinci; pending clearances for general/gyn.

Technical approach

As reported
Sensing

BrainSense biomarker recording

Electrodes record neural signals; enables closed-loop adaptive stimulation.

Adaptation

Closed-loop therapy adjustment

System adjusts stimulation intensity based on brain signals, reducing side effects.

Robotics

Minimally invasive surgery

Hugo RAS provides 3D vision and fine motor control through small incisions.

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