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J&J's robotics and digital R&D head offers advice for device developers
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Johnson & Johnson MedTech's Global Head of Robotics & Digital R&D shares insights on the development journey of the Ottava surgical robotics system, highlighting the role of data connectivity, customer feedback, and integration with a digital ecosystem to enable continuous software innovation. She also discusses future advances including detailed imaging for task automation and the use of high-fidelity digital twins to optimize surgical workflows and training.
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Surgical robotics founders, the future is integrating real-time data and digital twins into devices for faster innovation and richer surgeon tools. Start building capabilities for continuous software upgrades and realistic simulation to win clinicial adoption.
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