Raven II vs REX
Side-by-side comparison of Raven II (University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz) and REX (Rex Bionics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Raven II—
- REXNZ
Year First Available
- Raven II2012
- REX—
Verified Deployments
- Raven II0 Deployments
- REX0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Raven II$250,000
- REXContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Raven II—
- REX1 hrs
Availability Status
- Raven IIACTIVE
- REXACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Autonomy Level
- Raven IIsemi-autonomous
- REX—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | NZ |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Raven II and REX?
Raven II is made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz. REX is made by Rex Bionics, based in NZ.
How do Raven II and REX compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Raven II scores 46/100. REX scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Raven II and REX 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 Raven II and REX?
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
Raven II vs REX 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.