Surgical robotics pioneer Intuitive opens Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru, India

US-based Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), has announced the opening of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru.

The new centre will drive innovation and enable the enhancement of operational efficiency across the global organisation. Gary S. Guthart, Intuitive CEO and Dr Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka inaugurated the centre at its location at the Embassy Golf Links.

The GCC will serve as one of Intuitive’s core global hubs for functions including IT support, enterprise analytics, software quality, human resource management system (HRMS) and post-market surveillance, all of which strengthen the safety, performance and reliability of Intuitive’s systems and technologies. The GCC will be an important contributor to Intuitive’s operations, reflecting the company’s dedication to innovation, quality, and excellence.

While inaugurating the centre, Dr Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil said, "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. The government looks forward to working with medical technology leaders like Intuitive to bring modern healthcare technology to every corner of Karnataka."

Announcing the opening of the GCC in Bengaluru, Gary S Guthart, CEO of Intuitive said, “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.”

Intuitive expects to have more than 250 full-time positions at the GCC, including functions that will add value to the overall product lifecycle, including product upgrades, quality improvement, and customer service. This expansion aligns with Intuitive’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, and the team at GCC will embody Intuitive’s core values of integrity, transparency, and flexibility.