September 25, 2025- Medtronic plc announced it has doubled both the size of its London office to 25,000 sq ft, and its London workforce to over 200, to focus on the development of AI and digital technologies. The expansion forms the business’ largest global digital center for AI and robotics in surgery. It is part of a multi-million-dollar investment in the United Kingdom over five years, building on the company’s existing substantial commitments to the market, including local partnerships in the research and design of robotic-assisted surgery capabilities.
The Medtronic London center has already designed highly specialized computing and software for operating rooms – now installed in hospitals in over 30 countries worldwide. The team has developed and launched hundreds of AI algorithms to help surgeons automatically access analytics after performing surgery. This digital technology supports surgical teams in their planning, learning, and collaboration with other experts around the world – including through secure live streaming.