Raven II
Built by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz
The Raven II is a Surgical / Medical robot developed by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz, launched 2012, priced at $250,000 USD. Key specifications: procedures laparoscopy, telesurgery, dof / arm 7, haptic feedback Yes, fda year false.
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Overview
Raven II is a surgical robot designed as an open platform for collaborative research to improve telesurgery capabilities and enable robots to perform some tasks autonomously. Equipped with two arms and one camera, it can be controlled remotely by a surgeon or operated in telesurgery mode via Internet, featuring 14 degrees of freedom and haptic feedback devices.
Flagship features
- This product is a bookshelf loudspeaker, not a robot. It has been flagged as non-robotic; included only for completeness
- Designed and hand-built in Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Single-driver, sealed-box (acoustic suspension) design
- Drivers custom-built by SEAS of Norway (94 dB efficiency, 8 ohm impedance)
- Frequency response (driver spec): 30 Hz – 20,000 Hz; in-cabinet roll-off begins around 67 Hz with gentle 3 dB slope
- Bass extends into the low 50 Hz range in typical placement
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Availability
Specifications
Category: Surgical / Medical- Procedures
- laparoscopy, telesurgery
- DOF / arm
- 7
- Haptic feedback
- Yes
- FDA year
- false
- CE mark year
- false
- Pricing model
- purchase
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Instrument Dof
- 7
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other12
- Price Tier
- 150K+
- Applications
- surgical_assistance,laparoscopy
- Sub Category
- research_platform
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Installed Base
- 7
- Company Country
- US
- Deployment Count
- 7
- Deployment Notes
- Seven systems were built and distributed in February 2012 to: Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Nebraska, UC Los Angeles, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, and University of Washington.
- Industries Served
- research_institution
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- - This product is a bookshelf loudspeaker, not a robot. It has been flagged as non-robotic; included only for completeness. - Designed and hand-built in Richmond, Virginia, USA. - Single-driver, sealed-box (acoustic suspension) design. - Drivers custom-built by SEAS of Norway (94 dB efficiency, 8 ohm impedance). - Frequency response (driver spec): 30 Hz – 20,000 Hz; in-cabinet roll-off begins around 67 Hz with gentle 3 dB slope. - Bass extends into the low 50 Hz range in typical placement. - Enclosure: solid hardwood (walnut or ash), Richlite front baffle, walnut veneer plywood rear panel, Black Cat internal wiring. - Isolation speaker stands available separately. - Works well on bookshelves or with corner loading; can be paired with a subwoofer. - Compatible with a wide range of amplifiers (tube and solid-state). - 14-day in-home audition period (with 3.5% processing fee on return). - Flat $150 shipping within continental US; international shipping available on request. - Units are burned in before shipping. - Not a robot; this is a passive loudspeaker. No robotic features, sensors, or automation capabilities.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Raven II?
- The Raven II is developed by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz.
- What type of robot is the Raven II?
- The Raven II is a Surgical / Medical robot made by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz.
- How much does the Raven II cost?
- The Raven II is priced $250,000 USD.
- When was the Raven II launched?
- The Raven II was launched in 2012.
- What are the key specifications of the Raven II?
- Key specifications of the Raven II: procedures laparoscopy, telesurgery, dof / arm 7, haptic feedback Yes, fda year false, ce mark year false.
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