Jakarta, INTI - Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and China's Shanghai MicroPort MedBot (Group) Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development in medical robotics. The agreement was signed at the ITB campus in Bandung on July 29, 2026.
Advancing Medical Robotics Research and Innovation
The partnership covers joint research initiatives, including plans to establish a dedicated research center to support the advancement of healthcare science and medical technology at ITB.
According to ITB Vice Rector for Research and Innovation Lavi Rizki Zuhal, the collaboration aligns with the university's strategy to strengthen its capabilities in health science and technology, particularly in the field of medical robotics.
He noted that ITB is committed to supporting research and innovation that will contribute to Indonesia's growing medical technology sector.
The collaboration also supports the Indonesian government's efforts to accelerate the development of national healthcare technologies, including robotic-assisted surgery.
By combining academic expertise with industrial innovation, the partnership is expected to strengthen Indonesia's healthcare research ecosystem while driving technological innovation and improving healthcare services.
AI and Telesurgery Drive Future Healthcare Innovation
Shanghai MicroPort MedBot currently operates in dozens of countries and is recognized for developing advanced robotic surgical technologies.
In collaboration with global partners, the company is also advancing artificial intelligence (AI), telesurgery, and satellite communication technologies to expand access to modern healthcare solutions.
Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Director Chao He expressed confidence that ITB's strong research and engineering capabilities will enable the partnership to deliver significant innovations in medical robotics.
He also highlighted Indonesia's strong potential to become a regional hub for medical robotics research and the future implementation of telesurgery technologies.
Conclusion
The partnership between ITB and Shanghai MicroPort MedBot marks an important step toward advancing Indonesia's medical robotics ecosystem. Through joint research, AI integration, and innovation in robotic surgery and telesurgery, the collaboration aims to strengthen healthcare technology capabilities while supporting the country's long-term digital health transformation.
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