Intuitive opens Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru to drive innovation in robotic-assisted surgery

Intuitive, a global leader in minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru. The new facility aims to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency across the organisation. The centre was inaugurated by Gary S. Guthart, CEO of Intuitive, and Dr Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka, at Embassy Golf Links.

The GCC will function as one of Intuitive’s core hubs, supporting global operations in IT, enterprise analytics, software quality, human resource management systems, and post-market surveillance. These functions are designed to enhance the safety, performance, and reliability of Intuitive’s technologies. The centre reflects the company’s commitment to advancing minimally invasive healthcare through innovation.

At the inauguration, Dr Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil stated, “We recognise the pivotal role of cutting-edge technologies like robotics in the future of surgery and are committed to supporting such innovations. This Global Capability Centre will play a crucial role in training more doctors, a field where India has immense potential and already produces some of the finest medical professionals globally. With further collaboration, including public-private partnerships, we can expand these advancements to even the most remote areas.”

Announcing the centre’s opening, Gary S. Guthart, CEO of Intuitive, said, “Intuitive is committed to building a strong presence and contributing to the growth of the healthcare ecosystem in India. This Global Capability Centre will play an important role in helping us to advance minimally invasive healthcare technology, and the ecosystem of services, support, and insight that ensure its successful use and adoption.”

The GCC is expected to employ over 250 full-time staff, working across functions such as product upgrades, quality improvement, and customer service. This aligns with Intuitive’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, embodying the company’s values of integrity, transparency, and flexibility.

Darla Hutton, Vice President Commercial Operations and Marketing Asia & Interim General Manager India at Intuitive, added, “Opening the Global Capability Centre here in Bengaluru is about more than expanding our operations—it reinforces our commitment to innovation, safety, quality, and performance. Bengaluru, known for its vibrant technology development and skilled talent pool, provides an ideal environment for our Global Capability Centre, and we believe it can help us drive our mission forward to improve patient outcomes through advanced robotic surgical technologies.”

Intuitive has advanced minimally invasive care in India through its robotic technology, present in private and government hospitals, medical institutes, and state medical colleges. To date, over 850 surgeons have been trained in Intuitive’s da Vinci technology, with more than 100,000 procedures performed in India.