Bandung, August 10, 2026 – The Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) at Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) received a da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System grant from RS Bundamedik. This handover forms part of the follow-up implementation of a strategic partnership among Institut Teknologi Bandung, PT Bundamedik Tbk, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in research, development, and the enhancement of national medical robotic technology self-reliance.

The event was attended by leadership and representatives from FTMD ITB, PT Bundamedik Tbk, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. Representing FTMD ITB were Prof. Dr. Ir. Hermawan Judawisastra, M.Eng. as Dean of FTMD ITB; Ir. Rianto Adhy Sasongko, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. as Vice Dean for Resources; Prof. Ir. Andi Isra Mahyuddin, Ph.D.; Prof. Ir. Rachman Setiawan, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D.; Ir. Indrawanto, M.Eng., Ph.D.; Dr. Eng. Ferryanto, S.T., M.T.; Dr. Budi Heryadi, S.T., M.T.; Ir. Vani Virdyawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.; and Dr. Eng. Ir. Gea Fardias Mu’min, S.T., M.T. as FTMD Partnership Coordinator.

Representing PT Bundamedik Tbk were Dr. dr. Ivan Rizal Sini, GDRM., MMIS., MBA., FRANZCOG., Sp.OG. as President Commissioner of BMHS and Dr. Agus Heru Darjono as President Director of PT Bundamedik Tbk, alongside executive management. From the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, attendees included dr. Yanti Herman, S.H., MH.Kes., Director of Referral Health Services Development, and dr. Azhar Jaya, S.H., SKM, MARS, Director General of Advanced Health Services. Also, present was Ir. Agus Tjahjana Wirakusumah, S.E., M.Sc., IPU, Chairman of the National Committee on Robotic Technology in Healthcare.

da Vinci Si Donation for Medical Robotics Development

The da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System is a robotic-assisted surgery technology that enables surgeons to control robotic instruments via a console backed by 3D visualization. The system is designed to facilitate minimally invasive surgical procedures using instruments featuring high flexibility and precision.

For FTMD ITB, this donation expands its physical facilities while establishing a dynamic platform for education, research, and technological development in medical robotics. The equipment can be studied from an engineering perspective, spanning mechanisms and kinematics to control systems, teleoperation, instrumentation, and human-robot interaction.

Its implementation will be driven by the FTMD ITB Robotics Team, which possesses extensive experience in robotics and soft robotics development for healthcare applications. Key team members include Prof. Ir. Andi Isra Mahyuddin, Ph.D.; Ir. Indrawanto, M.Eng., Ph.D.; Dr. Eng. Ferryanto, S.T., M.T.; Ir. Vani Virdyawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.; and Dr. Budi Heryadi, S.T., M.T.

This expertise serves as a vital foundation for leveraging the da Vinci Si system to bridge clinical demands with engineering solutions. The deployment of this equipment unlocks further research opportunities in medical robotics, including mechanisms, motion control, teleoperation, simulation, and supporting technologies for medical procedures.

Handover Ceremony and Laboratory Tour

Following the symbolic handover ceremony and a group photo session, the delegation visited the Production Engineering Laboratory at FTMD ITB to view the da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System firsthand. During the tour, the FTMD team introduced the device and outlined opportunities for its integration into educational and research activities.

The event proceeded with a discussion session exploring practical applications and collaborative development opportunities in medical robotics, concluding with a final photo session.

The donation of the da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System marks a strategic step toward strengthening Indonesia’s health technology research ecosystem. The presence of this equipment at FTMD ITB is expected to serve as a catalyst for medical robotics research and innovation, while reinforcing cross-sector collaboration among academia, government, industry, and healthcare professionals toward national health technology self-reliance.

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