CORI Surgical System vs iBOT
Side-by-side comparison of CORI Surgical System (Smith+Nephew) and iBOT (DEKA) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CORI Surgical SystemUnited Kingdom
- iBOT—
Year First Available
- CORI Surgical System2025
- iBOT2022
Verified Deployments
- CORI Surgical System0 Deployments
- iBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CORI Surgical SystemContact for quote
- iBOT$25,000–$30,000 USD
Availability Status
- CORI Surgical SystemACTIVE
- iBOTACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- CORI Surgical System—
- iBOT3 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $25,000–$30,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CORI Surgical System and iBOT?
CORI Surgical System is made by Smith+Nephew, based in GB. iBOT is made by DEKA.
When were CORI Surgical System and iBOT launched?
CORI Surgical System launched in 2025. iBOT launched in 2022.
How do CORI Surgical System and iBOT compare on the Robo Index?
CORI Surgical System scores 64/100. iBOT scores 70/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CORI Surgical System and iBOT in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Surgical Medical on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between CORI Surgical System and iBOT?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost
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Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle
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Pilot to Scale: Case Volume Thresholds for Surgical Robot ROI
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
CORI Surgical System vs iBOT compares two robots in the surgical-medical category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.