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Smith+Nephew, Imperial College London Launch Surgical Robotics Innovation Center
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Smith+Nephew and Imperial College London have launched a Surgical Robotics Innovation Center to advance development in surgical robotics technology.
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Surgical robotics just gained a strong innovation hub in the UK. If you build surgical devices, this centre could become a key partner or competitor shaping your future product roadmap.
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