DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System vs Raven II
Side-by-side comparison of DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System (Distalmotion) and Raven II (University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DEXTER® Robotic Surgery SystemSwitzerland
- Raven II—
Year First Available
- DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System2012
- Raven II2012
Verified Deployments
- DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System0 Deployments
- Raven II0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DEXTER® Robotic Surgery SystemContact for quote
- Raven II$250,000
Availability Status
- DEXTER® Robotic Surgery SystemACTIVE
- Raven IIACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System—
- Raven IIsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available | 2012 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $250,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System and Raven II?
DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System is made by Distalmotion, based in CH. Raven II is made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz.
When were DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System and Raven II launched?
DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System launched in 2012. Raven II launched in 2012.
How do DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System and Raven II compare on the Robolist Product Score?
DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System scores 36/100. Raven II scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System and Raven II 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 DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System and Raven II?
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.
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About this comparison
DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System vs Raven II 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.