Chinese robotic assisted surgery system challenges U.S.'s da Vinci

'Made in China' push could help national champions claw away at industry giant

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The robot-assisted laparoscopic surgical system developed by Weigao Group is operated using 3D glasses rather than a monitor. (Photo by Noriyuki Doi)

NORIYUKI DOI, Nikkei staff writer

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.

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