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Johnson & Johnson\'s Ottava surgical robot wins U.S. FDA approval

Johnson & Johnson has secured U.S. marketing approval for its Ottava surgical robot system, marking its official entry into the robotic surgery market. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval through the De Novo pathway, allowing use of Ottava in 10 types of general surgery involving the upper abdomen, including gastrectomy and cholecystectomy. The approval may intensify competition in a market long dominated by Intuitive Surgical\'s da Vinci system, alongside Medtronic.

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Samsung, LG set record for most awards at Energy Winner Awards

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics set new records for the most awards at South Korea’s largest energy-efficiency awards, the 29th Energy Winner Awards. Samsung won 10 awards, including the top Energy Prize for its Bespoke AI air conditioner and an energy technology award for its hood-integrated induction cooktop. LG won 12 main awards, including three grand prizes for an air conditioner, an e-paper display and a new dishwasher.