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March 13-16, 20252025th China Medical Equipment Conference and Medical Equipment ExhibitionGrandly held at the Chongqing International Expo Center. With the theme of "Empowering through Technology, Industrial Innovation," this year's conference gathers industry elites to jointly build a collaborative innovation platform for the medical equipment field that integrates industry, academia, and research. It aims to promote technological innovation, clinical application, and industrial development in medical equipment, while exploring the future path of the medical equipment sector.
At this conference, several companies showcased innovative surgical robot-related products, including Medtronic, J&F Medical, Suribot Robotics, Sirui Zhe Intelligent Medical, Changmu Valley, Zhiyu Medical, and Intuitive Fosun. MedRobot has compiled the following for readers' reference.
#Medtronic
Medtronic showcased nearly 80 global innovative products at this year's conference, covering areas such as cardiac and vascular health, surgery, orthopedics and neurosurgery, and neurointervention. Among them are products and technologies that are being exhibited for the first time or have recently been approved.In terms of surgical robot products, Medtronic showcased its first China-madeSpinal Surgery Robot MazorXC, Medtronic Kanghui's local innovation and local manufacturing in ChinaEngineNav Orthopedic Surgical Navigation System,Medtronic's First China-MadeNIM-Eclipse Intraoperative Neural Monitoring Systemetc.Mazor™ XC Spine Surgery RobotOn October 28, 2024, it obtained the registration certificate from the China National Medical Products Administration (Registration No. 20243012149).Mazor™ XC combines Medtronic's global technological advantages with the clinical needs of the Chinese market, representing a significant breakthrough in Medtronic's local innovation in China.Mazor™ XC, relying on artificial intelligence technology, is able to provide preoperative decision-making support and efficacy simulation. Combined with robotic technology, navigation technology, and power technology, it covers surgical procedures such as decompression, fusion, and fixation, offering full-process intelligent assistance for surgeries, significantly improving surgical accuracy and safety.Johnson & Johnson Medical TechnologiesUnder its umbrellaMore than 50Innovative Medical Technology Products Debut at This Major EventWillThe Johnson & Johnson Medical Technologies booth brought coverage ofSurgery, Electrophysiology, Neurointervention, and other fieldsThe innovative products and cutting-edge technologies demonstrate the company's determination and responsibility to actively promote the healthy development of China's medical industry.MONARCH Natural Orifice Diagnostic and Therapeutic RobotExhibited this timeMONARCH Robot, is the world's first robot for diagnosis and treatment through natural human cavities, andYesThe First Therapeutic Robot Approved in China for Natural Orifice Procedures. Currently applied in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary nodules and lung cancer.The operator can control the MONARCH robot's endoscopic navigation control system with precision and flexibility, similar to operating a game controller. Without making any incisions on the patient’s body, it reaches deep lung lesions through the natural bronchial pathways to extract lesion tissue for further diagnosis and treatment operations. MONARCH®Approved for marketing in China in 2023, it has now moved into clinical use. Digital innovative technologies will benefit more Chinese lung cancer patients.MicroPort Medical®With self-developedThree surgical robot products: multi-port, single-port endoscopic, and bronchoscopicDebuted at the conference andHeld Jingfeng®Global Launch Ceremony of Bronchoscopy Robot CP1000, showcasing a comprehensive breakthrough in minimally invasive and non-invasive surgical technology with the hard-core technological strength of domestically produced surgical robots.SharpEdge®CP1000It is a fully flexible bronchoscope robot specifically designed for respiratory interventional diagnosis and treatment, overcoming the pain points of insufficient operational precision of traditional bronchoscopes and long learning curves for operators. Through AI navigation, ultra-flexible robotic arms, and robotic control technology, it integrates visual, electromagnetic positioning, and robotic arm motion data, using a handheld controller to guide the robotic bronchoscope along the pre-planned path to reach peripheral targets.Throughout the entire examination and biopsy process, the platform provides continuous visual support, allowing safe passage of bronchoscopes and biopsy tools without damaging the airway, enabling precise diagnosis and treatment of deep lung lesions. This creates new possibilities for early lung cancer screening and complex airway surgeries.MicroPort Medical®The multi-hole endoscope, single-hole endoscope, and the globally launched bronchoscope robot CP1000 showcased this time mark that the company has formedFull-chain solutions for minimally invasive and non-invasive surgical robots covering multiple scenarios such as thoracic and abdominal cavities, and bronchial interventions。Surui Robot with itsSureflex Snake-Arm Single-Port RobotParticipateExhibition,The product has received marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), becomingThe First in ChinaEndoscopic Single-Port Surgery System Approved for Use in Urological and Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgeries, Effectively Filling the Gap in China.The snake-like arm is the core of this robotic surgical system. The mechanical arm adopts a bionic design, featuring multi-joint 360-degree flexible rotation capabilities, allowing it to navigate around complex anatomical structures within the human body and precisely reach narrow areas that are difficult for traditional instruments to access.Doctors can precisely separate tissues and remove cancerous tissues under a 3D high-definition view magnified 10 times by the robot, performing delicate operations within narrow spaces with millimeter precision.In January 2025, the SurRobot single-port surgical robot introduced by Nanjing Children's Hospital was first put into clinical use in the urology department.Achieve at the surgical incisionUltra-minimally invasive operation,Only a 2-centimeter arc-shaped incision at the umbilicus is needed to complete the surgical procedure.Precise and complete resection of the lesion, protecting the structure and function of the organs, with each surgical bleeding being less than 10 milliliters, minimizing harm to the child.Precision SuturingGreatly reduced the occurrence of postoperative complications, allowing children to recover faster and better.# Sizherui Intelligent MedicalCondoBot®Launched with an open, multi-screen doctor consoleFour-Arm System Endoscopic Surgical Robot SR2000. At the same time, to meet the needs of more complex surgeries, a dual-console system has been developed."4+1" Five-Arm Mode Robotic Surgery System SR2000Plus。
The open design allows the surgeon to maintain a natural physiological upright position of the neck and back during the surgery, providing a comfortable operating experience. In addition, this design offers an excellent teaching view during the operation, enabling senior doctors to accompany junior doctors in completing the surgery while explaining key points of the procedure.The multi-screen doctor console providesMultimodal High-Performance Image Navigation Platform, making it more convenient to present functions such as preoperative three-dimensional reconstruction, intraoperative real-time ultrasound, CT imaging, fluorescence navigation, remote information exchange, and intraoperative reference surgical video playback. During the operation, the surgeon can check the required navigation information at any time without interrupting manual operations, significantly improving the efficiency and precision of the surgery.Longwood Valley Medical Technology Company with itsROPA-KNEE AI Knee Surgery Robot, ROPA-HIP AI Hip Surgery RobotParticipate in this exhibition.ROPA®Orthopedic Surgery RobotIntelligent Precision SimulationSolve the efficiency problem of the existing robot's preoperative simulation module. Other surgical robots require a significant amount of work to complete image reconstruction, segmentation, and planning. ROPA®The effect achieved through artificial intelligence is also based on the foundation of tens of thousands of training cases.Multi-dimensional, multi-tasking, multi-jointSurgical Simulation Integration,Including feature fusion networks, association learning, personalized simulation, etc.Longwood Valley's Unique Revision Database: Using Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) for Metal Artifact Reduction, Enabling More Precise Segmentation through Unsupervised MethodsPerform Metal Artifact Reduction Training, effectively avoiding the problem of difficult-to-find Ground Truth images in supervised learning.Point cloud technology is used for registration,InOn the basis of the secondary rough registration matrix, the iteration of registration calculation is performed using the minimum distance method of point-to-surface registration until a refined registration matrix meeting the requirements is obtained.Based on the development of smart hardware devicesReal-time Force FeedbackAndPrecise robotic arm controlBy tracking past cases and comparing with traditional surgical methods, ROPA can be observed.®The effect of artificial intelligence orthopedic surgery robots is significantly better than traditional orthopedic surgery.# Minimally Invasive RobotThe Minimally Invasive Robotics booth has multiple highlights, includingTumai®Global Debut of Single-Port Endoscopic Surgical Robot, Tu Mai®Remote Live Broadcast (Chongqing-Shanghai), Multi-Track Surgical Robot Innovation Ecosystem, etc.Tu Mai®Single-Port Endoscopic Surgical Robot:With fully independent intellectual property rights, the unique single-arm structure is flexible in movement and convenient to set up. Its snake-like design instruments can achieve seven degrees of freedom in narrow spaces, offering more precision compared to multi-arm robots. It provides clinical values such as smaller incisions, less pain, and higher postoperative aesthetic outcomes compared to traditional multi-port surgery.
On February 11, 2025, the Tumai Single-Port Endoscopic Surgical Robot officially received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for market launch in China.
In addition,Tu Mai®Porous Cavity Surgical Robot, Dragonfly 3D Electronic Laparoscopic Endoscope, Honghu Orthopedic Surgical Robot, R-ONE Vascular Interventional Surgical RobotAlso made an appearance at the conference.
# Zhiyu Healthcare
Zhiyu Healthcare Debuts China's First High-Energy Water Jet Autonomous Surgical Robot at the 2025 China Medical Equipment Conference.Zhiyu Medical'sWaterjet Robot Procedure —— Yueying Vortex Cutting®Achieved dual breakthroughs in surgical robot technology and surgical methods for benign prostatic hyperplasia.By utilizing high-energy water jet technology, through non-thermal cutting and selective resection, it achieves precise positioning, intelligent planning, and automatic execution, thereby safely and efficiently removing benign prostatic hyperplasia tissue.Compared with traditional BPH surgery, the use of the waterjet robot can significantly shorten operation time, reduce the risk of complications, better preserve the patient's urinary control and sexual functions, and accelerate recovery.
On March 14, 2025, at 13:00, Zhiyu Healthcare and the team of Director Liu Ming from the Urology Department of Beijing Hospital successfully completed the first public live broadcast of a Waterjet Surgical Robot-assisted treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
metaFlow®Surgical robots, with their ultrasonic dual-plane 3D imaging planning function, accurately locate benign prostatic hyperplasia tissue, providing clear and precise "navigation" for the surgery; autonomous execution by the robot ensures stable and efficient resection, significantly reducing operation time; high-energy non-thermal water jet precision control technology effectively avoids thermal damage to surrounding nerves and tissues in the surgical area, greatly lowering surgical risks and complications.
Intuitive Fosun showcases multiple innovative achievements, includingChina-produced da Vinci Xi Surgical System and its ecosystem products, such as the da Vinci SimNow Simulator, da Vinci Advanced Instruments, and da Vinci Extended Life InstrumentsAnd those approved for marketing by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in 2024ION Bronchial Navigation Operation Control System。ION Bronchial Navigation Operation Control SystemUtilizing fiber optic shape sensing technology, it provides doctors with precise position and shape information of the catheter throughout the navigation and biopsy process. The ultra-thin catheter, with a diameter of just 3.5 millimeters and the ability to bend 180° in all directions, can easily navigate through the complex peripheral bronchial network, reaching deep areas of the lungs that are difficult to access with traditional techniques.The biopsy marker function ensures that the catheter angle remains unchanged when switching instruments.Ion configured with PlanPoint intelligent surgical planning can assist in clinical decision-making; meanwhile, its user-friendly design significantly enhances the efficiency and stability of medical treatment and surgery.As of the second quarter of 2024, 680 Ion systems have been installed globally, with over 120,000 Ion procedures performed.
The lon Bronchial Navigation Operating System, with its unique shape-sensing technology and flexible catheter capable of reaching deeper lung segments, enters the lungs through the patient's mouth. It helps clinicians improve the diagnostic rate of peripheral small pulmonary nodules, attracting a large audience to stop and watch.In addition, some of the instruments and consumables used for the lon bronchial navigation operation control system are fully manufactured in China and can supply 70% of the overseas market.By the end of December 2024, the caravan equipped with the da Vinci surgical robot has traveled through 134 cities across 32 provincial administrative regions in China, covering a distance of 180,000 kilometers and visiting more than 270 hospitals. Through this initiative, over 10,000 grassroots healthcare workers have participated in the da Vinci surgical robot test-drive events, effectively promoting the dissemination and exchange of medical technology.
Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot
With three key features: 3D high-definition vision, wristed surgical instruments, and intuitive motion control, it automatically filters out hand tremors and converts them into more precise movements. Its bending and rotation capabilities far exceed the limits of the human hand.
The Da Vinci longevity equipment refers to devices with more usage cycles, and their service life is increased by 2-8 times compared to regular equipment.
# Rui Long Nuo Fu
At this conference, Ruilong Surgical重磅 releasedHai Shan Yi®Cavity Mirror Surgical Robot`, marking`The First Product in ChinaThe Birth of Split-type Modular Surgical Robots.
Sea Mountain One®By virtue of"Split-type, Modular, Agile"The innovative design achieved dual breakthroughs in "modular architecture and four major specialized applications" within four years, becomingThe first product approved for all indications in general surgery, urology, thoracic surgery, and gynecology upon market release.Robots produced in China.On March 6, 2025, the Hai Mountain No.1 independently developed by Raylong Surgical®The endoscopic surgical robot has officially received marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) (Registration Certificate No.: GuoXieZhuZhun 20253010500).# RuiChu Technology
Rui Chu Technology, with its independently developedPuncture Surgery Navigation and Positioning System RC120Debuted at the conference, showcasing the company's innovative breakthroughs in the field of medical robotics, its novel technology attracted attention from experts, scholars, and the media.
"Image + Positioning":RC120 integrates "CT imaging and intelligent sensing integration" technologies such as artificial intelligence, image recognition, and robot positioning, controlling surgical errors to withinSub-millimeter, enabling intelligent planning of the surgical path, free movement, and precise positioning.
Precision Diagnosis and Treatment:RC120 adoptsAdvanced Image Recognition Algorithm, which can effectively avoid complex structures such as blood vessels, ribs, and bronchi based on the patient's imaging data,Can accurately identify lesion locations,Ensure the accuracy of the puncture path and assist doctors in formulating more precise surgical plans.
Lowering the Learning Threshold for Doctors:The system carries on traditional operating habits, requiring no additional learning of electromagnetic or optical navigation technology, significantly shortening the learning curve for young doctors.With a user-friendly operating interface, doctors can quickly get started, significantly reducing the difficulty of the surgery.
Expand Clinical Application Scenarios:In addition to biopsy, RC120 can also be used for ablation therapy, preoperative localization of small pulmonary nodules, and particle implantation, providing multi-dimensional support for the early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
# Baiyang Pharmaceutical Group
Baiyang booth showcased for the first time a device specifically optimized for head and neck radiotherapy.ZAP-X Mars Boat Radiosurgery Robot, attracting numerous industry experts and peers to stop and pay attention. In addition, the booth also showcasedUltrasound electromagnetic navigation equipment and a new generation of home-use twelve-lead ECG devices, among other seriesInnovative Products.
ZAP-X Mars Boat Radiosurgery Robot
At the ZAP-X Mars Ship Radiosurgery Robotics Technology Sharing Conference, John R. Adler, the inventor of ZAP-X and CyberKnife and a world-renowned neurosurgical expert, along with Professor Qiu Jie, Vice President and Secretary General of the Radiation Therapy Equipment and Technology Branch of the China Medical Equipment Association, attended the meeting.
Professor Adler provided the live audience with a detailed introduction to the product performance of ZAP-X and its global clinical applications. He creatively combined a linear accelerator with a dual-rotating spherical gantry, developing...World's First Fully Self-Shielded Radiation Therapy Device ZAP-X.
At the same time, because it is specifically designed to optimize radiotherapy for the head and neck, ZAP-X can achieveThousands of non-coplanar X-ray irradiation angles, sub-millimeter isocenter accuracy, Collimator leakage only0.002%, equipped with the industry's exclusive real-time imaging and dual monitoring function for dose control, can precisely target tumor tissues while providing maximum protection to healthy brain tissues.
Currently, ZAP-X has been approved for marketing in 22 countries and regions worldwide and is clinically applied.Over 6,500 cases。
Baiyang Medicine has been inLangfangThe global production base of ZAP-X is currently under intense construction. In addition, the incubation role of Baiyang on the body4π Intelligent Robotic Radiation Therapy System Currently in Clinical Trial Phase, which will form a good industrial synergy with ZAP-X in the future.
# Weijing Robot
Weijing Medical is a surgical robot platform strategically invested in by Kangji Medical (9997.HK) Group, with a layout encompassing multi-product line endoscopic surgical robot systems, including three-arm, four-arm multi-port surgical robots and single-port surgical robots.
Weijing Medical Multi-Port Laparoscopic Surgical Robot System- Adopting a highly precise master-slave force feedback control system, the master-slave repeatability accuracy can be less than 0.5mm. The master hand based on variable impedance force feedback, through master hand force compensation and jitter filtering technology, further enhances operational comfort and achieves precise control of the equipment.
- Adopting a compact dual-screen 4K display solution, and achieving adaptation between the endoscope and instrument channel.The endoscope used is claimed to have the smallest diameter in the industry, allowing for the interchange of the endoscope and instrument channels during surgery, which can help doctors observe different surgical areas based on surgical needs.
- Paired with a full range of biomimetic minimally invasive surgical instruments, including active devices + passive devices, rigid devices, flexible devices, therapeutic devices, and auxiliary devices, have all been configured. Particularly noteworthy is the self-developed ultrasonic scalpel, which overcomes process limitations. Its increased length expands the operable range, it can be reused up to 5 times, and it demonstrates better performance in closing 3-5mm blood vessels.
On the morning of January 13, 2025, Professor Hu Jian, Director of the Ward at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, and his team usedSR01-200 Multi-Port Laparoscopic Surgical RobotSuccessfully completed a high-difficulty and high-risk surgical resection of the left upper lobe lingular segment (anatomical variation).
# HuaKe Precision
Huake Precision with itsChina's first integrated cranial and spinal surgery robot, China's first microsurgery robotA number of independently developed innovative products were showcased at this grand event.
X1000 Integrated Cranial and Spinal Surgery RobotSeptember 12, 2024, byHuaKe PrecisionIndependently Developed and ProducedChina's First Brain and Spine Surgery Robot X1000 SeriesApproved for marketing by China's NMPA, the system is alsoThe first product with three functions: positioning for brain surgery robots, navigation for brain surgery, and positioning for spinal surgery robots.The all-in-one system made in China.Huake Precision X1000 Brain and Spine Surgery Robot achieves real-time, minimally invasive, and precise spinal surgery through an automatic positioning robotic arm and delicate tactile feedback technology. Combined with visual navigation tracking functions, it supports dynamic patient position tracking technology, allowing for visual positioning to track changes in the patient’s position. It synchronizes location information with the robot's coordinate system, enabling the robotic arm to follow and adjust positioning accordingly.
Huake Precision Q300 Portable Micro Surgical Robot
HuaKe PrecisionQ300 is the first domestically produced neurosurgical micro-robot in China., approved as a national innovative medical device in 2022, is only palm-sized, lightweight, and flexible to operate. According to the preoperative planning formulated by surgeons, it can automatically complete high-precision stereotactic positioning with submillimeter accuracy, especially suitable for minimally invasive brain hemorrhage surgery in grassroots hospitals.
The Q300 micro-robot can be combined with Huake navigation to form a one-stop solution for robotic stereotactic surgery and intraoperative navigation, with indications including but not limited to stereotactic minimally invasive surgeries such as brain hemorrhage puncture and drainage, intracranial tissue biopsy, and microballoon compression for trigeminal neuralgia, as well as real-time intraoperative navigation for the resection of brain tumors, cavernous hemangiomas, epileptic foci, and various types of intracranial lesions, meeting the needs of multiple surgical application scenarios.Naton Technology Group participated in this grand event with its full-dimensional solution for intelligent orthopedics and a variety of products, including medical implants.
Naton Joint Replacement Surgical Robot：With the support of high-precision robotic arm registration and image registration algorithms, the system accuracy is strictly controlled within 2mm. Adaptive control algorithms ensure accurate cutting, grinding, and drilling operations. The seven degrees-of-freedom robotic arm offers a wide working space with multi-directional safeguards. Each joint is equipped with torque sensors to avoid risks associated with singular points.NatonSports Medicine Surgical Robot:The first robot in China approved for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in sports medicine. It reconstructs the knee joint model preoperatively using multimodal image fusion technology and achieves submillimeter-level operation intraoperatively through a robotic arm, enabling both kinematic and kinetic evaluations.Naton Spine & Trauma Navigation System:Compatible with both spinal surgery pedicle screw implantation and trauma cannulated screw implantation, the navigation function enables virtual visualization of the patient's bone structure and surgical tools, reducing intraoperative X-ray radiation.Weigao Precision Surgery Diagnosis and Treatment Industry Group hasWeigao Miaoshou Four-Arm Surgical RobotMultiple products, including [...], participated in this exhibition.Weigao Miaoshou Four-Arm Surgical Robot Integrates 5G Technology, Equipped with Deterministic Networking to Perform Remote Surgeries, Promoting the Accessibility of High-Quality Medical Resources; Achieving World Leadership in the Field of Remote Surgery with Minimal Trauma, Shorter Recovery Time, Reduced Hospitalization and Nursing Costs, Lowering the Burden on Patients.Achieving 7 degrees of freedom motion that surpasses human wrist movement limits, enabling more flexible operations within the limited space of body cavities. It reduces tremors by 13 times compared to open surgery, featuring ultra-filtering anti-tremor effects, delicate minimally invasive procedures, and a safety defense system with instrument arm braking.Xiangyu Medical showcased multiple cutting-edge innovative products and solutions at the China Medical Equipment Conference and Exhibition.Xiangyu MedicalRehabilitation Robot SeriesEquipped withAI intelligent recognition, temperature and time control technologies, accurately identify human body parts to achieve automated targeted treatment, which can replace traditional manual physiotherapy scenarios and enhance the standardization level of rehabilitation services.
For example, Xiangyu Medical'sGait Information Acquisition System, with multiple patented technologies,A breakthrough in achieving full-process intelligence for "collection-analysis-report". The high-speed camera can adjust its range and rotate 360 degrees horizontally; the height of the tripod is adjustable; the video recording can be delayed. It displays joint angles of the hip, knee, and ankle joints in real time, facilitating clinical observation.Equipped with a 7-phase gait analysis model, covering the entire process from the stance phase to the swing phase (early stance, mid-stance, late stance, early swing, initial swing, mid-swing, late swing).The "Clinical Rehabilitation Integration" digital intelligence solution at the exhibition closely aligns with clinical needs, achieving intelligent management of medical service processes and enhancing the efficiency and precision of medical services.LinaTech Debuts Innovative Products at This Conference.Raytheon MedicalFounded in 1996, initially located in Silicon Valley, USA. In 2010, the company was introduced to Suzhou, China, and established Suzhou Raytherapy Medical Technology Co., Ltd.Focus onRadiotherapy EquipmentResearch and development, production, sales, and service, is a high-tech enterprise integrating research and development, production, sales, and service.Raytherapy's product line covers the entire process of precision radiotherapy, and its main products include:
VenusX Medical Electron Linear Accelerator: It has independent intellectual property rights, core technologies are independently controllable, and it has passed FDA approval.
IMRT Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy System: For precise radiotherapy.
IGRT Image-Guided Radiation Therapy System: Used for image guidance during the radiotherapy process.
D2SRS "Microlight Knife" Stereotactic Radiosurgery System: Used for stereotactic radiotherapy.
SuperX Robotic Accelerator: The world's first launch in 2024, integrating robotics, medical imaging, precision radiotherapy, and artificial intelligence, can solve the challenge of real-time tracking treatment for thoracic and abdominal moving tumors.
Raytherapy has made significant investments in technology research and development, owning hundreds of patents both in China and internationally, including multiple authorized invention patents and utility model patents. The company also actively participates in government scientific projects and has received various research funding supports.
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