Cornerstone Robotics
Cornerstone Robotics (康诺思腾) is a Shenzhen surgical-robot unicorn whose Sentire endoscopic surgical robot (C1000) won NMPA approval and CE marking.
Company Overview
- Cornerstone builds full-stack self-developed surgical robots, mastering mechanics, algorithms, electrical architecture, software and vision.
- Its flagship Sentire C1000 is approved by China's NMPA and used in leading hospitals in mainland China, Hong Kong and Europe.
- Received CE marking (MDR), entering a new phase of global expansion.
Key Facts
| Full Name | Shenzhen Cornerstone Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 深圳康诺思腾科技有限公司 |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen |
| Core Products | Sentire (思腾) endoscopic surgical robot C1000 |
| Funding | About US$200M+ raised; unicorn status |
| Status | NMPA-approved; expanding in EU & Asia |
Data Snapshot
| Full Name | Shenzhen Cornerstone Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen |
| Core Products | Sentire (思腾) endoscopic surgical robot C1000 |
| Market Position | Cornerstone Robotics (康诺思腾) is a Shenzhen surgical-robot unicorn whose Sentire endoscopic surgical robot (C1000) won NMPA approval and CE marking. |
| Status | NMPA-approved; expanding in EU & Asia |
Products & Specs
- Sentire (思腾) endoscopic surgical robot C1000
- Articulated endoscopic instruments incl. 5mm wristed tools.
- Force feedback & dual-stage closure technology.
- High-precision motion control and 3D vision.
Key Customers & Applications
- Cornerstone builds full-stack self-developed surgical robots, mastering mechanics, algorithms, electrical architecture, software and vision.
- Its flagship Sentire C1000 is approved by China's NMPA and used in leading hospitals in mainland China, Hong Kong and Europe.
- Received CE marking (MDR), entering a new phase of global expansion.
- Fully self-developed core stack to control cost and quality.
- Shenzhen manufacturing + global clinical partnerships.
Recent Milestones
- 2019 — Founded in Shenzhen
- Today — NMPA-approved; expanding in EU & Asia
Actuators & Sensors
- Articulated endoscopic instruments incl. 5mm wristed tools.
- Force feedback & dual-stage closure technology.
- High-precision motion control and 3D vision.
Supply-Chain Analysis
- Fully self-developed core stack to control cost and quality.
- Shenzhen manufacturing + global clinical partnerships.
Competitor Comparison
Competes with Intuitive's da Vinci in China; part of a wave of domestic surgical-robot makers (including MicroPort, Edge Medical).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cornerstone Robotics do?
Cornerstone Robotics (康诺思腾) is a Chinese company focused on Sentire (思腾) endoscopic surgical robot C1000 in the medical and rehabilitation robotics space, a sector where China is investing heavily.
How does Cornerstone Robotics compare with Intuitive Surgical or global rehab-robot makers?
Chinese medical-robotics players such as Cornerstone Robotics are developing alternatives to established systems like Intuitive's da Vinci. Cornerstone Robotics focuses on Sentire (思腾) endoscopic surgical robot C1000, with domestic approval pipelines and cost advantages.
Where is Cornerstone Robotics based?
Cornerstone Robotics (康诺思腾) is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.