Intuitive Surgical โ€” AI & Automation Profile 2026

Founded 1995  ยท  HQ: USA

Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci system dominates surgical robotics with 9,200+ systems installed globally, having performed over 14 million minimally invasive procedures.

AI Patents Filed
3,100
as of 2026
R&D Investment
$1.2B
annual (USD)
Robots Deployed
9,200
units globally
Automation Score
27.4
Rank #1 of 5 in category

2026 Intelligence Analysis

Intuitive Surgical holds the #1 position in the category with an automation score of 27.4, determined by a composite of R&D investment, AI patent filings, and operational fleet metrics.

With an annual R&D commitment of $1.2 billion and 3,100 filed patents, Intuitive Surgical is a top-tier player in the global landscape. The company is headquartered in USA, one of the world's leading automation economies.

๐Ÿ” Data Provenance

Last verified: Q1 2026 (February)

Sources: Intuitive Surgical 10-K 2025; USPTO; ISRG investor presentations

Figures are research-backed estimates verified quarterly. R&D spend accurate to ยฑ10%; patent counts vary by registry. Full methodology โ†’

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