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Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) announced significant innovations for its da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, including enhanced telepresence capabilities, expanded uses for Force Feedback instruments, and improved product reliability and security. These updates aim to advance patient care, optimize surgeon experience, and reduce costs, with features like a full-OR telepresence camera, mobile console login, new training modules, and an anticipated increase in instrument uses by 2027. The company also highlighted strong da Vinci 5 adoption, with over 1,400 systems installed globally and 380,000 procedures performed, along with a guaranteed 98% uptime exceeding 99% actual performance.