Levita Magnetics

Menlo Park, United States

Founded 2011

About Levita Magnetics

Levita Magnetics is a Menlo Park, California-based surgical robotics company and the only device developer with FDA clearance for magnetic technology that reduces incisions for less-invasive surgery. Founded in 2011, the company has developed the MARS (Magnetic-Assisted Robotic Surgery) platform, which uses proprietary magnetic positioning for tissue retraction without requiring additional incisions. This groundbreaking approach enables surgeons to achieve the benefits of laparoscopic surgery while minimizing the number of ports and reducing patient trauma. In December 2024, Levita achieved a world-first dual-robot prostate surgery by combining their MARS platform with Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci SP system, demonstrating the compatibility and complementary nature of their magnetic technology with existing robotic surgical platforms. The company was recognized with a 2025 RBR50 Innovation Award from The Robot Report, honoring the most innovative robotics companies globally. Levita's magnetic-assisted surgery technology represents a paradigm shift in minimally invasive procedures, offering surgeons enhanced visualization and tissue manipulation capabilities while reducing the surgical footprint on patients. The platform is particularly valuable in procedures requiring precise tissue retraction, enabling single-port surgeries that were previously impossible or required multiple incisions. By leveraging magnetic forces rather than additional mechanical instruments, Levita is advancing the field of surgical robotics toward truly minimally invasive procedures that improve patient outcomes and accelerate recovery times.