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hinotori™ Surgical Robot System

Built by Medicaroid · Japan· Launched 2020

Updated May 2026·methodology

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RoboScore

54.5/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%60/100
Specs on file12%91/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%65/100
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

The hinotori™ Surgical Robot System is a made-in-Japan robotic assisted surgery system designed to assist in various surgical procedures with high precision and reliability. This system leverages advanced technology to offer support to healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes. Its design is based on extensive robotic development experience.

Flagship features

  • Developed jointly leveraging over 50 years of Kawasaki Heavy Industry's robot technology and Sysmex Corporation's healthcare network and knowledge
  • Unique compact arm setup provides wide operating space in the sterile area
  • Eight-axis operation arms move smoothly like human arms to reduce arm-to-arm and arm-to-assistant interference
  • Docking-free design: pivot (instrument support point) is set by software, keeping the workspace around the trocar clear
  • Full high-vision 3D system for vibrant high-definition images to assist accurate surgery

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyFounded 2013JapanList priceOn requestNo public price on recordAvailabilityNot yet on file

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Laparoscopy
endoscopy, CT
False
True
Lease
8

More joints than 81% of 27 Surgical / Medical robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
surgical assistant
Controls & integration1
Surgeon Cockpit with ergonomic design and flexibly positioned 3D viewer[3]
Safety & certification1
Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) regulatory approval received in August 2020[1]

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Sep 2023MilestoneSingapore regulatory clearance obtained
  • 2022LaunchApproval expanded to gastrointestinal surgery and gynecology
  • Aug 2020LaunchJapanese regulatory approval for hinotori™
  • 2020Launchhinotori surgical robot approval
  • 2020DeploymentFirst human surgery performed with hinotori™
  • 2015MilestoneRobotic surgery systems development began
  • 2013MilestoneCompany founded as joint venture
  • 2013MilestoneEstablished on August 29, 2013

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Medicaroid in the news

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4 events · last 12 months

  • Sep 18CE Mark Granted to Medicaroid’s Surgical Robotic System
  • Jul 16Medicaroid receives CE marking for hinotori surgical robot system
  • Jul 7Medicaroid wins Europe’s CE mark for Hinotori surgical robot
Sep 18
Approval4 parts1 outlet
CE Mark Granted to Medicaroid’s Surgical Robotic System
Jul 16
Approvalsame story2 outlets
Medicaroid receives CE marking for hinotori surgical robot system
Jul 7
Approvalsame story3 outlets
Medicaroid wins Europe’s CE mark for Hinotori surgical robot
Jun 12
Approvalsame story1 outlet
Medicaroid wins Vietnam approval for hinotori surgical robot

News about Medicaroid, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 7 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Medicaroid news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System?
The hinotori™ Surgical Robot System is developed by Medicaroid, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System?
The hinotori™ Surgical Robot System is a Surgical / Medical robot made by Medicaroid.
How much does the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System cost?
Pricing for the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System is not publicly listed. Contact Medicaroid for a quote.
When was the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System launched?
The hinotori™ Surgical Robot System was launched in 2020.
What are the key specifications of the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System?
Key specifications of the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System: procedures laparoscopy, moving joints per arm 8, imaging compat. endoscopy, CT, fda year false, ce mark year true.

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