The Flex Robotic System
Built by Medrobotics · United States· Launched 2014
#6 of 34 ranked Research robots (190 listed)
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Medrobotics Flex Robotic System Driving Demonstration
Flex Robotic System - Flexible Technology
T2 Carcinoma of Supraglottis Removed Transorally with Flex Robotic System at HNO Berlin 2019
TA Flex Robotic System - Rectal Carcinoma
Base of Tongue Resection using the Flex Robotic System
Vocal Cord procedure using the Flex Robotic System
Lingual Tonsillectomy using the Flex Robotic System
Epiglottectomy using the Flex Robotic System
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Overview
The Flex Robotic System is a research robot, first introduced in 2014. medical snake like robot for single port surgery
Key specs
- Built for pick and place, sorting and packing
- Used across electronics, pharma and semiconductor
- Navigates using LiDAR SLAM and vision
- Programmed through no code gui and python
- Public API for integration
- Certified to CE and UL
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 10 kg
- 1,400 mm
- 88.5 kg
- 8 h
- 2014
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- Active
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$25.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- around 2005
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- benchtop cobot
- Head and neck surgery (oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx),Colorectal procedures (anus, rectum, distal colon)
Movement & precision1
- lidar slam,vision,qr code
Sensing & perception3
- Camera Count
- 1
- HD camera
- Yes
Controls & integration2
- Omni Fleet
- Flex console (operator-controlled with Flex Cart and Flex scope).[8]
Safety & certification1
- Tested to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-2:2007/AC:2010 (Electromagnetic Compatibility); also EU clearance.[2][4]
Other details2
- 510(k) clearance (K170453, Class II device)
- Fleet Management
- Yes
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Jan 2022MilestoneCompany Liquidated
- Jan 2020AcquisitionTechnology Acquired by University of Kentucky
- Jan 2020DeploymentUniversity of Kentucky acquired Flex Robotic System
- 2018AwardTop 10 Robotics Solution Company Award
- May 2017LaunchFDA approval for Flex Robotic System and Flex Colorectal Drive
- 2016LaunchCommercial launch in U.S. hospitals
- 2015LaunchFDA Clearance for Flex Robotic System
- 2014LaunchCE Clearance for Flex Robotic System
Compare with
- Compare The Flex Robotic System with iRobot CreateRoboScore 66.8
- Compare The Flex Robotic System with PR1RoboScore 66.6
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- Compare The Flex Robotic System with Aqua2RoboScore 65.0
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the The Flex Robotic System?
- The The Flex Robotic System is developed by Medrobotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the The Flex Robotic System?
- The The Flex Robotic System is a Research robot made by Medrobotics.
- How much does the The Flex Robotic System cost?
- Pricing for the The Flex Robotic System is not publicly listed. Contact Medrobotics for a quote.
- When was the The Flex Robotic System launched?
- The The Flex Robotic System was launched in 2014.
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