Octavia vs Versius
Side-by-side comparison of Octavia (Naval Research Laboratory) and Versius (CMR Surgical Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OctaviaUnited States
- VersiusUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- Octavia2009
- Versius—
Verified Deployments
- Octavia0 Deployments
- Versius0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- OctaviaContact for quote
- Versius$1,000,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Octavia2 hrs
- Versius—
Availability Status
- OctaviaACTIVE
- VersiusACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $1,000,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Octavia and Versius?
Octavia is made by Naval Research Laboratory, based in US. Versius is made by CMR Surgical Ltd, based in GB.
How do Octavia and Versius compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Octavia scores 17/100. Versius scores 25/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Octavia and Versius comparable?
Octavia is categorized as Humanoid; Versius as Surgical Medical. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Octavia and Versius?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost
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About this comparison
Octavia vs Versius compares two robots in the humanoid and surgical-medical categories. 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.