In a world where the number of people who need healthcare is growing faster than the number of people who can provide their care, the adoption of new technology is more imperative than ever. This bodes well for the robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) industry, which remains largely underpenetrated, with significant investment upside.

While global market leaders Intuitive Surgical and Stryker are well-positioned for this trend, the vast market opportunity is attracting new and innovative companies that will further advance surgery. Investors can capture the value of this theme through both the ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index (ticker: ROBO) and ROBO Global Healthcare Technology & Innovation Index (ticker: HTEC). In this report, we segment the market by different indications and highlight the companies to watch.