# Medtronic reveals collaboration with Karl Storz for robotic surgery platform

Medtronic publicly disclosed a four-year collaboration with endoscope manufacturer Karl Storz to integrate 3D vision systems into its upcoming robot-assisted surgery platform. The partnership aims to support regulatory filings.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2019-06-12
- Status: announced
- Products: robot-assisted surgery platform, 3D vision systems
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Medtronic plc](https://endata.com/companies/19071.md)
- [Karl Storz](https://endata.com/companies/38916.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [fiercebiotech.com](https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/medtronic-reveals-past-karl-storz-team-up-ahead-robotic-surgery-unveiling), 2019-06-12: "Visualization is critical to the successful execution of robotic assisted surgeries and minimally invasive surgeries."

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