Intuitive Surgical Inc. is the leading surgical robotics provider, but other companies are making strides in the field.The most promising technologies in surgical robotics focus on areas that don't directly compete with Intuitive.Some notable surgical robotics companies to watch include Medtronic, Stryker, CMR Surgical, Vicarious Surgical, Distalmotion, Capstan Medical, Noah Medical, Momentis Surgical, and Monteris Medical.The Robotics Summit & Expo will feature a healthcare track dedicated to the latest advancements in surgical robots.