Hugo RAS system
Built by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics · Ireland
The Hugo RAS system is a Surgical / Medical robot developed by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics (Ireland), launched 2019, listed at $1,500,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: procedures laparoscopy, general surgery, thoracic surgery, dof / arm 8, imaging compat. KARL STORZ IMAGE 1 S RUBINA fluorescence imaging, fda year false.
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Overview
modular robotic-assisted surgery, 4 arms, FDA cleared 2023
Flagship features
- Aims to democratize surgical robotics with a modular, flexible OR setup using individual arm units
- Includes the Touch Surgery Enterprise analytics platform for intraoperative data and performance tracking
- Backed by over $1.7B in Medtronic R&D investment
- FDA 510(k) clearance is pending, currently CE Mark approved
- Key differentiators: modular design, potential lower cost vs. incumbents, emphasis on procedure data analytics
- Competitive position: positioned to challenge Intuitive's da Vinci platform with a more open ecosystem
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
Clínica Santa Maria
Viability
FDA clearance for U.S. urologic procedures
Price
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Specifications
Category: Surgical / Medical- Procedures
- laparoscopy, general surgery, thoracic surgery
- DOF / arm
- 8
- Imaging compat.
- KARL STORZ IMAGE 1 S RUBINA fluorescence imaging
- FDA year
- false
- CE mark year
- true
- Pricing model
- purchase
Company profile
- Founded
- 1949
Detailed specifications
Other3
- Sub Category
- surgical_assistant
- Company Country
- US
- Additional Information
- - Aims to democratize surgical robotics with a modular, flexible OR setup using individual arm units. - Includes the Touch Surgery Enterprise analytics platform for intraoperative data and performance tracking. - Backed by over $1.7B in Medtronic R&D investment. - FDA 510(k) clearance is pending, currently CE Mark approved. - Key differentiators: modular design, potential lower cost vs. incumbents, emphasis on procedure data analytics. - Competitive position: positioned to challenge Intuitive's da Vinci platform with a more open ecosystem. - Known limitation: lacks the extensive installed base and long-term clinical data of the da Vinci series. - Financing options available: lease option estimated at $41,667/month; purchase outright at $1.5M; rental through RoboWork for short-term projects. - Buyer's checklist of 20 critical vendor questions is available for download. - Alternative robots recommended on the platform: Intuitive da Vinci 5 ($2.0M-2.5M), da Vinci SP (single-port). - Weighted scoring dimensions: Performance 84/100 (25%), Reliability 80/100 (20%), Ease of Use 82/100 (15%), Intelligence 80/100 (15%), Value 76/100 (10%), Ecosystem 78/100 (8%), Safety 88/100 (5%), Design 80/100 (4%). - Training plan includes Safety & Basics (2-4 hrs), Operations (4-16 hrs), Troubleshooting (2-8 hrs), Maintenance (4-16 hrs). - Estimated annual maintenance: $225,000-$300,000 (15-20% of purchase price). - Deployment timelines typically 2-12 weeks.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Clínica Santa Maria· Chilesource ↗
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Company milestones
- Dec 2025MilestoneFDA clearance for U.S. urologic procedures
- Dec 2025LaunchFDA clearance for U.S. urologic use
- Jun 2021DeploymentFirst patient procedure with Hugo RAS in Chile
- Sep 2018AcquisitionMazor Robotics acquisition announced
- 2021MilestoneSurgical Robotics operating unit created
- 2020AcquisitionDigital Surgery acquisition
- 2001AcquisitionMiniMed acquisition
- —MilestoneMedtronic founded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Hugo RAS system?
- The Hugo RAS system is developed by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics, based in Ireland.
- What type of robot is the Hugo RAS system?
- The Hugo RAS system is a Surgical / Medical robot made by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics.
- How much does the Hugo RAS system cost?
- The Hugo RAS system is listed at $1,500,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Hugo RAS system launched?
- The Hugo RAS system was launched in 2019.
- What are the key specifications of the Hugo RAS system?
- Key specifications of the Hugo RAS system: procedures laparoscopy, general surgery, thoracic surgery, dof / arm 8, imaging compat. KARL STORZ IMAGE 1 S RUBINA fluorescence imaging, fda year false, ce mark year true.
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