Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced that the Stealth AXiS surgical system and the Corsano multi-parameter wearable have been named to the TIME Best Inventions of 2026 list.
The annual award highlights the most impactful new products and ideas of the year, assessed by TIME editors. The dual recognition highlights the Medtronic enterprise-wide commitment to transforming healthcare through connected technologies that help clinicians make more informed decisions and improve care delivery.
"Being named a TIME Best Invention is meaningful recognition of the innovation behind the Stealth AXiS system and our commitment to advancing the connected surgical ecosystem," said Michael Carter, president of the Cranial and Spinal Technologies operating unit within the Neuroscience Portfolio at Medtronic. "Our goal is to help surgical teams work with greater connectivity and intelligence by bringing planning, navigation, and robotics together in one integrated platform."
Expanding continuous patient monitoring with Corsano™* multi-parameter wearable
The Corsano multi-parameter wearable was recognized for its ability to extend clinical visibility beyond traditional bedside monitoring through a lightweight, tetherless wearable designed to capture key vital parameters and trending information to inform clinical decision making. Manufactured by Corsano Health B.V. and distributed in the U.S. and Western Europe by Medtronic, the wearable provides clinicians access to patient data in near real time, from the hospital to the home setting.