DePuy Synthes launches VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI Assistance for total hip arthroplasty, automating image interpretation and landmark identification in the operating room.

DePuy Synthes announced U.S. commercial availability of VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI Assistance on June 9, 2026. The software solution automates image interpretation, consistently identifies landmarks, and increases procedural efficiencies in total hip arthroplasty (a hip replacement surgery).

The system operates within a human-in-the-loop design, meaning surgeons retain full control over final anatomical landmark placement. It delivers real-time, patient-specific insights on leg length, offset, and cup position by analyzing geographically diverse, deidentified clinical datasets.

THA demand is projected to reach approximately 850,000 procedures annually in the U.S. by 2030, representing a 129% increase from 2014. The technology is designed to address growing need for efficient workflows and consistent intraoperative execution as operating room demands intensify.

VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI Assistance is available on the VELYS™ Hub, which features a 32-inch 4K high-resolution monitor with a 79% larger viewing area than legacy hardware, an integrated image-capture card for C-arm connectivity, and GPU optimized architecture.