da Vinci Robotic Surgery System

Intuitive Surgical

da Vinci

Chronology

Updated Mar 2026

(Published May 2023)

Mar 2, 2026. Intuitive amplía su inversión y su presencia en Europa.

Aug 2025. Introducing SimNow2.

July 2025. CE mark da Vinci 5.

Mar 2024. FDA clearance da Vinci 5.

Mar 2019. FDA clearance SP for TORS.

Jan 2024. da Vinci SP gets CE mark.

Sep 2014. FDA clearance for base of tongue resection procedures.

Dec 2009. FDA clearance for TORS.

1995. Intuitive founded with SRI technology transfer of the licenced telemanipulation system

The da Vinci robotic surgery system, through successive generations, has dominated the market of soft-tissue surgical robotics for more than 20 years. Extensive clinical experience has been accumulated. Technology and indications continue to evolve and expand. Keep updated.

da Vinci generations overview
A timeline showcasing the evolution of surgical robotic systems from 1999 to 2026, featuring various models like dV Standard, dV S, dV Si, dV Xi, and dV 5, along with images of the devices.

See the details for each model.

A robotic surgical system with multiple articulated arms and surgical instruments, mounted on a stable base.
da Vinci Standard
A robotic surgical system with multiple articulated arms and surgical instruments, designed for minimally invasive procedures.
da Vinci S
A da Vinci surgical system robot with a large control panel and robotic arms, designed for minimally invasive surgery.
da Vinci Si
A robotic surgical system featuring multiple articulated arms designed for precision in minimally invasive surgery.
da VInci Xi
A robotic surgical system featuring multiple robotic arms and instruments, designed for precision in minimally invasive surgery.
da Vinci X
A da Vinci surgical robot system with articulated robotic arms and instruments, designed for minimally invasive surgery.
da Vinci SP
Front view of a modern surgical robot with a sleek white design, featuring a visor-like opening and multiple controls.
da Vinci 5
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Remote Access to the Neck

Links

– Intuitive Surgery
– Intuitive learning (restricted access)
– Abex (da Vinci in Spain)

Documents

2009 TORS FDA clearanceDownload 510(k)
2014 tongue base FDA clearanceDownload 510(k)
2019 SP TORS FDA clearanceDownload letter
2024 da Vinci 5 FDA ClearancePress release
2025 CE Mark da Vinci 5Press release

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A smiling man wearing a blue surgical cap and a blue medical scrubs top, showcasing a friendly demeanor.

J Granell
Robotic Surgeon

I started to perform robotic surgery in year 2013 with the da Vinci S (2nd generation). I directed my first hands-on training course in 2015 with a da Vinci Standard (1st generation). I act as clinical proctor since 2017. I do have experience in experimental and clinical environment with every and each one of the models of the da Vinci.

Before starting my practice in robotic surgery I did have a solid foundation as an oncologic surgeon, both in resective and reconstructive procedures, and also in minimally invasive surgical approaches and endoscopic surgery, with are clues for success in this area of expertise.