Olympus has partnered with EndoRobotics to globally distribute robot-assisted technologies for advanced endoscopic procedures, with an initial focus on the U.S. market.
The collaboration is aimed at expanding adoption of technically demanding procedures like endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), which are increasingly important for treating early-stage GI cancers and precancerous lesions. Olympus said the partnership aligns with its broader strategy to combine robotics, AI, and minimally invasive endoscopy to improve procedural precision, efficiency, and patient access to advanced GI therapies.