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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.

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康诺思腾

Sentire endoscopic surgical robot

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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 NameShenzhen Cornerstone Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.
Chinese Name深圳康诺思腾科技有限公司
Founded2019
HeadquartersShenzhen
Core ProductsSentire (思腾) endoscopic surgical robot C1000
FundingAbout US$200M+ raised; unicorn status
StatusNMPA-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).

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