Ekso vs hinotori™ Surgical Robot System
Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and hinotori™ Surgical Robot System (Medicaroid) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EksoUnited States
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot SystemJapan
Year First Available
- Ekso2010
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot System2020
Verified Deployments
- Ekso0 Deployments
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot System0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ekso$130,000 USD
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot SystemContact for quote
Availability Status
- EksoACTIVE
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot SystemACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Ekso0.5 m/s
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot System—
Autonomy Level
- Eksofully autonomous
- hinotori™ Surgical Robot System—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $130,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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
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
| Metric | Ekso | hinotori™ Surgical Robot System |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $130,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 31.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $120,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +92% | — |
hinotori™ Surgical Robot System has 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ekso and hinotori™ Surgical Robot System?
Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. hinotori™ Surgical Robot System is made by Medicaroid, based in JP.
When were Ekso and hinotori™ Surgical Robot System launched?
Ekso launched in 2010. hinotori™ Surgical Robot System launched in 2020.
How do Ekso and hinotori™ Surgical Robot System compare on the Robo Index?
Ekso grades AA on the Robo Index. hinotori™ Surgical Robot System grades A. 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 Ekso and hinotori™ Surgical Robot System 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 Ekso and hinotori™ Surgical Robot System?
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
Ekso vs hinotori™ Surgical Robot System 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.