About Us

Ronovo Surgical was established in 2019 in the global technology innovation hub of Shanghai. Focused on addressing unmet clinical demands, we envision a future where robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is the sensible choice for minimally invasive patient care across all surgical specialties. Committed to innovation rather than imitation, we are broadening the application of RAS while optimizing cost-effectiveness and simplifying the learning curve. In just four years, we have accelerated from conceptual design to regulatory approval for our Carina™ Platform for robotic laparoscopic surgery. Our completely proprietary design is protected by over 150 patent applications globally.

As the first modular RAS platform designed in China, Carina breaks conventional robotic design through an innovative modular architecture with multi-specialty adaptability approach that underscores the benefits of flexibility, adaptability, and affordability. Its modular patient carts enable flexible positioning for port placement and instrument manipulation that is optimized for the specific procedure. Overcoming spatial constraints within and easily mobilized between operating rooms, the modular design of Carina translates to truly on-demand configurability for optimal performance, enabling hospitals to acquire the right robotic solution for their specific needs.

As we continue to innovate and address unmet clinical needs, we are deepening our collaboration with the surgical community on a worldwide basis. By initiating international partnerships and expanding our global footprint, we strive relentlessly to improve minimally invasive patient care, illuminating every patient’s journey with advanced medical technology.

200 +

Team Members

150 +

Patent Applications

65 %+

R&D Master-to-Doctorate Ratio

Milestones

2019.11.21

Launched in Shanghai with lean group of medtech veterans

2020.12.31

Lean team of 7 industry veterans

2021.01

Launched Carina development

2021.03

Completed concept design in 3 months

2021.06.22

Built out new facility with R+D and animal lab spaces

2021.10

Completed functional prototype and started animal labs

2022.06.27

Built out larger facility

2022.07.21

Team grows to 100+

2023.05

Multiple international KOLs test-drive Carina in Shanghai

2023.07

Dr. Vipul Patel (AdventHealth Celebration) joins as inaugural member of International Clinical Advisory Board

Global announcement of Carina at SRS 2023 in Melbourne

2023.09

Completed FIM at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

2024.02

Enrollment in Multicenter Multidisciplinary Clinical Trials

2024.06

Global debut of Carina at SRS 2025 in Orlando

2025.03

NMPA regulatory approval of CarinaTM Platform

Accolades

2024 VENTURE50 Healthcare List
2024 Innovative Enterprises in the Surgical Robotics Sector - Industry Leaders List
2024 Golden Ruyi · Pioneering Enterprise
2024 2023 Cyber-Renaissance 100 Future Unicorns
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Culture

Vision

For Good Health, For Good

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Mission

Empower MIS with digital intelligence

Empower surgeons through simplicity and precision

Empower patients with superior clinical outcomes

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Values

Integrity and perseverance

Innovation and pursuit of excellence

Teamwork, respect, and trust

Agility and customer-centricity

Efficiency with a sense of urgency

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Principles

Regulatory Compliance

Mutual Respect

Ensuring Product Quality

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Leadership

John Ma Ph.D.

John Ma Ph.D.

Founder, President, CEO

Industry Experience: Intuitive, GE Healthcare, Fosun

Ying Mao Ph.D.

Ying Mao Ph.D.

Co-Founder, COO, CTO

Industry Experience: J&J, Auris, GE Global Research, DreamWorld AR

Investors

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