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Raven II

Built by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Raven II is a Surgical / Medical robot developed by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz, launched 2012, listed at $250,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: procedures laparoscopy, telesurgery, dof / arm 7, haptic feedback Yes, fda year false.

RoboScore

35.1/ 100

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%94/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%70/100

Not in the Surgical / Medical standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2012. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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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

Buyer decision signals

Price

$250,000

purchase

Aggregated from public sources — unverified

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Surgical / Medical
Procedures
laparoscopy, telesurgery
DOF / arm
7
Haptic feedback
Yes
FDA year
false
CE mark year
false
Pricing model
purchase
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
surgical assistance,laparoscopy
Sub Category
research platform
Industries Served
research institution
Controls & integration2
Api Available
true
Ros Compatible
true
Buying & support4
Price Tier
150K+
Datasheet Url
View Link
Deployment Count
7
Availability Status
available
Other details1
Instrument Dof
7

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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 listed at $250,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by University of Washington and UC Santa Cruz — contact them for a quote.
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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