Siemens Healthineers and Stryker have entered a strategic collaboration to codevelop a robotic system aimed at supporting a range of neurovascular procedures, including treatment for strokes and aneurysms.

The partnership will focus on integrating robotics, image guidance, and neurovascular devices into a single platform. The system is intended to assist in both elective and emergency interventions by streamlining workflows and improving procedural accuracy.

The initial phase of development will include system design, device integration, imaging navigation, and workflow optimization, with clinical validation expected in collaboration with physicians.
The companies cited the current complexity of neurovascular procedures, which often require manual coordination of multiple systems and tools, as a driver for the project. By consolidating these functions, the collaboration aims to improve procedural precision and reduce time to treatment, particularly in time-sensitive ischemic strokes and complex hemorrhagic cases.

“Neurovascular diseases — primarily strokes and aneurysms — carry a massive global burden. Stroke is the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of disability in adults globally,” said Carsten Bertram, head of advanced therapies at Siemens Healthineers. “We are excited to announce this partnership, especially with Stryker, a leading player in the field of neurovascular care. Together, we are uniquely positioned to create an ecosystem of image-guidance, robotics and devices.”

“Stryker and Siemens Healthineers have the joint goal to advance neurovascular care through innovation,” said Jim Marucci, president of Stryker’s neurovascular division. “By combining our deep expertise in stroke therapy devices with the leadership of Siemens Healthineers in robotics and imaging, we aim to simplify workflows, enhance precision, and accelerate care.”

The companies did not disclose a timeline for commercialization or regulatory submissions.

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