iBOT vs RP-VITA

Side-by-side comparison of iBOT (DEKA) and RP-VITA (InTouch Health and iRobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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iBOTBBB

RP-VITAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

iBOT—
RP-VITAUnited States

Year First Available

iBOT2022
RP-VITA2012

Verified Deployments

iBOT0 Deployments
RP-VITA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

iBOT$25,000–$30,000 USD
RP-VITAContact for quote

Availability Status

iBOTACTIVE
RP-VITAACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

iBOT3 m/s
RP-VITA1.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

iBOT—
RP-VITAsemi-autonomous

	iBOTsurgical-medicalDEKA BBBRobo Index	RP-VITAsurgical-medicalInTouch Health and iRobot AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2022	2012
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$25,000–$30,000 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	3 m/s	1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	semi-autonomous

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

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	iBOT	RP-VITA
Investment	$27,500	No price
Payback period	6.6 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$222,500	—
ROI (5 yr)	+809%	—

RP-VITA 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 iBOT and RP-VITA?

iBOT is made by DEKA. RP-VITA is made by InTouch Health and iRobot, based in US.

When were iBOT and RP-VITA launched?

iBOT launched in 2022. RP-VITA launched in 2012.

How do iBOT and RP-VITA compare on the Robo Index?

iBOT grades BBB 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 iBOT 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 iBOT 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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iBOT 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.