India, Sept. 1 -- Medtronic plc (2M6.DE, MDT) on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Cornerstone Robotics.

The partnership includes an approximately $700 million investment to expand access to robotic-assisted surgery globally.

The company will distribute Cornerstone's Sentire surgical system in select markets outside the U.S. and offer it alongside its Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system.

Sentire has received CE Mark and approvals in China and Singapore for several minimally invasive procedures.

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The company said Hugo is used in more than 35 countries, with procedures expected to exceed 50,000 by the end of fiscal 2026.

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