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SP1000 single-port vs RP-VITA

Side-by-side comparison of SP1000 single-port (Shenzhen Edge Medical Co., Ltd.) and RP-VITA (InTouch Health and iRobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • SP1000 single-port
    SP1000 single-portChina
  • RP-VITAUnited States

Year First Available

  • SP1000 single-port
    SP1000 single-port2017
  • RP-VITA2012

Verified Deployments

  • SP1000 single-port
    SP1000 single-port0 Deployments
  • RP-VITA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • SP1000 single-port
    SP1000 single-portACTIVE
  • RP-VITAACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

  • SP1000 single-port
    SP1000 single-port
  • RP-VITA1.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • SP1000 single-port
    SP1000 single-port
  • RP-VITAsemi-autonomous

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

MetricSP1000 single-portRP-VITA
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SP1000 single-port, RP-VITA have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes SP1000 single-port and RP-VITA?

SP1000 single-port is made by Shenzhen Edge Medical Co., Ltd., based in CN. RP-VITA is made by InTouch Health and iRobot, based in US.

When were SP1000 single-port and RP-VITA launched?

SP1000 single-port launched in 2017. RP-VITA launched in 2012.

How do SP1000 single-port and RP-VITA compare on the Robo Index?

SP1000 single-port grades B on the Robo Index. RP-VITA grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are SP1000 single-port and RP-VITA 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 SP1000 single-port and RP-VITA?

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

SP1000 single-port vs RP-VITA 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.