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Medtronic’s AI strategy is centered on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance patient outcomes across its global healthcare technology offerings. AI is integrated into several key areas, including operating rooms, long-term heart monitoring, and spinal surgery. In 2020, the company made several AI-related acquisitions including Medicrea, a leader in AI-driven spinal surgery, and Digital Surgery, a pioneer in AI-based surgical data, analytics, and training.
One of Medtronic’s most significant AI advancements is the GI Genius™ module, an AI-assisted colonoscopy tool that uses NVIDIA’s Holoscan and IGX technologies. This platform supports multiple AI algorithms, allowing third-party developers to create and deploy AI applications in real time, with a focus on improving gastrointestinal procedures.
The company’s AI Compass guides the ethical and effective application of AI technologies, emphasizing patient safety, fairness, transparency, and human oversight.
2024 AI-related highlights
- Launches Live Stream technology with AI analysis for laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures (April 2024)
- Enhances Reveal Linq monitors with AI, reducing false alerts and significantly improving arrhythmia detection accuracy. (May 2024)
- Launches AI-powered Live Stream function for its Touch Surgery platform, enhancing robotic surgery and training capabilities. (Jul 2024)
- Expands India campus with $60M IT center and plan to hire 300 new employees to focus on cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML, cloud engineering, and digital health applications (July 2024)
- GI Alliance partners with Medtronic to implement GI Genius™ AI technology for improved colon polyp detection across 400 locations. (Oct 2024)