Medtech Giants Ready To Battle Frontrunner Intuitive Surgical In 'Soft Surgery Robotics'
Executive Summary
The global market for robotic surgery systems is expected to reach $9.7bn by 2023. With medtech giants Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet launching robotic platforms in 2020, this market is set for a major shakeup.
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