PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 2070288
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 2070288
Smart operating rooms (Smart ORs) are technologically advanced surgical environments that integrate digital systems, medical devices, imaging technologies and data platforms into a centralized and interconnected operating suite. These systems allow seamless communication between surgical equipment, real-time data visualization and automated workflow management, often incorporating technologies such as robotic surgery, artificial intelligence and advanced imaging. The primary purpose of smart operating rooms is to enhance surgical precision, improve clinical workflow efficiency and increase patient safety.
The smart operating room market consists of sales by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) of integrated digital operating room systems, technologies and services designed to enhance surgical efficiency, connectivity and patient outcomes. These solutions combine advanced hardware, software platforms and communication technologies to enable seamless integration of surgical devices, imaging systems, data management tools and hospital information systems within the operating theater.
The global smart operating room market was valued at $2,055.1 million in 2020 which grew till 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 13.00%.
Growth Of Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
The expansion of ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) supported the growth of the smart operating room market in the historic period. ASCs are specialized outpatient healthcare facilities designed to perform same-day surgical procedures without requiring hospital admission. These centers increasingly adopt digitally integrated operating environments, advanced imaging systems, surgical visualization platforms and workflow management technologies to improve efficiency, precision and patient throughput. Smart operating room solutions enable seamless integration of surgical devices, real-time data sharing and improved coordination among surgical teams, which is particularly beneficial in high-volume outpatient settings such as ASCs. As healthcare systems continue shifting procedures from inpatient hospitals to outpatient surgical centers due to cost efficiency and shorter patient recovery times, demand for technologically advanced operating rooms has increased across ASC facilities. For instance, in January 2026, according to Dialog Health, a US-based healthcare communication platform, there were 12,294 ambulatory surgery centers operating in the United States as of quarter two (Q2) 2025, including 6,504 Medicare-certified facilities, reflecting the steady expansion of outpatient surgical infrastructure. Therefore, the growing number and adoption of ambulatory surgical centers is driving the growth of the smart operating room market.
Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/XR) & Digital Experiences
Major companies operating in the smart operating room market are focusing on integrating augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced visualization technologies to enhance surgical planning, improve intraoperative navigation and enable immersive digital experiences that support precision-driven procedures. For instance, in December 2024, AUO Corporation, a Taiwan-based electronics company, expanded its smart healthcare ecosystem and introduced a 3D Smart Surgical Imaging Platform at the Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan. The company, together with its subsidiaries AUO Display Plus, AUO Health and DentLabX, collaborated with multiple strategic partners to showcase healthcare solutions spanning areas such as 3D surgical imaging, surgical workflow management, AI-assisted diagnosis, smart dental integration and digital detection technologies for traditional medicine. These innovations demonstrate the company's strategy of integrating display technologies, sensing capabilities and artificial intelligence to enhance precision medicine and digital healthcare services.
The global smart operating room market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top 10 competitors in the market made up 24.98% of the total market in 2024.
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