Japanese surgical robot maker targets new Asian markets

Kobe-based Medicaroid aims to cut into industry leader Intuitive's head start

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Medicaroid's hinotori robot-assisted surgery system is used for minimally invasive procedures. (Photo by Kohei Yamada)

KOHEI YAMADA and ARATA SHIGENO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The maker of a robot-assisted surgery system in Japan plans to expand to new Asian markets, looking to crack the global market and challenge the U.S.-based industry leader.

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