WEIHAI, China -- Chinese companies are developing homegrown surgical robots in an attempt to challenge the dominance of U.S.-based Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci systems, as the government pushes to domesticize the medical industry.
'Made in China' push could help national champions claw away at industry giant

The robot-assisted laparoscopic surgical system developed by Weigao Group is operated using 3D glasses rather than a monitor. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)
WEIHAI, China -- Chinese companies are developing homegrown surgical robots in an attempt to challenge the dominance of U.S.-based Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci systems, as the government pushes to domesticize the medical industry.