Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System vs R-One
Side-by-side comparison of Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System (Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics) and R-One (Robocath) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery SystemIreland
- R-OneFrance
Year First Available
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System2021
- R-One2018
Verified Deployments
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System0 Deployments
- R-One0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery SystemACTIVE
- R-OneACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System700 mm
- R-One—
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery Systemsurgical-medicalMedtronic plc — Surgical Robotics 62.1Robo Score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Ireland | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (values differ) | 700 mm | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System | R-One |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System, R-One 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 Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and R-One?
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System is made by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics, based in IE. R-One is made by Robocath, based in FR.
When were Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and R-One launched?
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System launched in 2021. R-One launched in 2018.
How do Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and R-One compare on the Robo Score?
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System scores 62.1 on the Robo Score. R-One scores 65.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and R-One 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 Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and R-One?
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
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System vs R-One 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 Score is calculated.