Computer&AI Assisted Surgical Systems

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Robotic Surgery

Updated Jan 2026

Posted: May 1, 2023

The term Robotic Surgery can be misleading, as the majority of currently available systems still lack programmability or autonomy. At present, the term primarily pertains to remote systems utilized for soft-tissue surgery, enabling the remote execution of advanced endoscopic procedures. It is important to note that the surgeon remains the active participant in the surgical process, operating in a master-slave configuration interacting with the robotic device to carry out the procedure.

Numerous companies have devoted significant efforts over the years to develop diverse solutions in the field of robotic surgery, resulting in the introduction of numerous devices for clinical utilization. The details? See bellow.

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J Granell
Robotic Surgeon

Whether you are a medical professional seeking in-depth knowledge or an individual interested in expanding your understanding, whether you seek to explore the nuances of robotic surgical systems, understand their benefits, or stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, this website serves as a resource for gaining a deeper understanding of this rapidly evolving field.

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Soft-tissue robotic surgery systems

Current systems

da Vinci robotic surgery system from Intuitive, showcasing robotic arms and console in a medical setting.
da Vinci (Intuitive Surgical). For years the leading system with a vast clinical experience already accumulated across different surgical specialities.
Hugo RAS robotic surgical system by Medtronic, featuring advanced robotic arms and control interface.
Hugo RAS (Medtronic). Medtronic finally launched the Hugo RAS with instruments similar to those of the da Vinci but some different solutions.
Versius robotic surgical system by Cambridge Medical Robotics (CMR) positioned around a table with surgical instruments.
Versius (CMR). Versius, from Cambridge Medical Robotics (CMR) also splits the arms in individual modules and displays an open console.
Symani surgical system by MMI displayed in a surgical environment with robotic arms and a control console.
Symani (MMI). Symani™ is a robotic surgical system for microsurgery and supermicrosurgery built by MMI.
hinotori robotic surgical system by Medicaroid, featuring articulated robotic arms and surgical instruments.
hinotori (Medicaroid). hinotori™ is the Japanese robot for soft tissue tele-surgery, built by Medicaroid.
A surgical robotic system featuring multiple arms and instruments, designed for advanced minimally invasive procedures, with a control console in the foreground.
Toumai (MicroPort MedBot)
Close-up view of a robotic surgical tool with three articulated arms, featuring metallic claws and illuminated center, labeled 'Shurui'.
Shurui (Beijing Surgerii Robotics Co. Ltd.). Single Port, snake-like instruments Surgical Robot.
A robotic surgical system featuring a compact design with two robotic arms and a control console. The system has a base with color-coded foot pedals for operation.
Edge Surgical Robot. Multiport (SP1000) and Single-Port (SP2000)

Systems under development

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Kang Duo surgical robot with two robotic arms and a monitoring display for surgical procedures.
Kang Duo.
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OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System (J&J)

Obsolete and discontinued systems

Illustration of the Zeus robotic surgery system, depicting its structure and components.
Zeus (Computer Motion). Zeus was the first device for clinical use. Its development was cut in favour of the da Vinci after the acquisition of Computer Motion by Intuitive.
Illustration of a robotic surgery system featuring a surgical table, robotic arms, and supporting equipment labeled 'Flex'.
Flex (Medrobotics). The Medrobotics Flex was the first device designed for the transoral approach.