ResearchHealthcare & Hospitals
The Flex Robotic System
Built by Medrobotics
Updated May 2026·methodology
Overview
The Flex Robotic System is a research robot, first introduced in 2014. medical snake like robot for single port surgery
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 10 kg
- Reach
- 1,400 mm
- Weight
- 88.5 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Launch year
- 2014
- Price
- $38,125
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- Tested to IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 60601-1-2:2007/AC:2010 (Electromagnetic Compatibility); also EU clearance.[2][4]
Other9
- Sub Category
- benchtop cobot
- Fda Clearance
- 510(k) clearance (K170453, Class II device)
- Fleet Software
- Omni Fleet
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam,vision,qr_code
- Procedure Types
- Head and neck surgery (oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx),Colorectal procedures (anus, rectum, distal colon)
- Controller Model
- Flex console (operator-controlled with Flex Cart and Flex scope).[8]
- Deployment Notes
- Intended for robot-assisted visualization and surgical site access to oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, anus, rectum, and distal colon in adults (≥22 years); provides access to difficult-to-reach locations via highly articulated multi-linked scope; two working channels for third-party instruments; on-board 3D HD visualization; small, mobile, quick setup; short learning curve.[1][2][3][4][8]
- Additional Information
- Founded in 1978 as Brooks Automation, a global leader in precision automation for semiconductor and life science industries.,Key differentiator: human-scale footprint — fits same footprint as human operators, ideal for benchtop and mobile applications.,Fastest to deploy: pre-installed and factory-calibrated IntelliGuide Vision and Servo Grippers reduce engineering time.,Highest workspace density: vertical column work envelope enables access to stacked instruments, racks, shelves.,Most energy efficient: consumes 67% less power than traditional cobots, suited for multi-robot installations.,Reliable by design: 40,000+ hour design life, near-zero maintenance.,Multiple Z-axis options and linear rail configurations available for extended reach.,Payload capacities from 0.5 kg to 10 kg and above.,OEM integration enabled via TCS API for seamless robot control from workflow and scheduling software.,GP Flow: no-code programming interface for rapid deployment.,Guidance Programming Language (GPL) available for power users.,IntelliGuide Vision enables automatic teaching, error-proofing, and barcode reading.,Support documentation library available at manuals.brooks.com.,Partners include Molecular Devices in lab automation.,Enterprise pricing inferred from 'contact for quote' context and advanced capabilities.
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