Medicaroid
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture · Est. 2013 · 1 model registered · 5 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Medicaroid: 1 model, 5 deployments across 3 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Japanese medical robotics company and joint venture of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Sysmex, developing the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System — Japan's first domestically manufactured robotic-assisted surgery platform. Medicaroid obtained Japanese regulatory approval in 2020, received CE mark under MDR in July 2026 for European market entry, and has expanded across Asia-Pacific with approvals in Singapore (2023), Malaysia (2024), and Vietnam (2026). Approximately 20,000 procedures have been performed globally with the hinotori system.
Clean safety record across 5 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- SURGICAL
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Medicaroid.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & President
Chairman of the Board
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries x Sysmex — Medicaroid JVJan 1, 2013
MOST RECENT · Kawasaki Heavy Industries x Sysmex — Medicaroid JV · 2013-01-01 · with Kawasaki Heavy Industries · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- hinotori at Mahkota Medical Centre[OPERATIONAL]
Mahkota Medical Centre · Aug 1, 2024
- hinotori at Singapore General Hospital[OPERATIONAL]
Singapore General Hospital · Jan 1, 2024
- hinotori at Shizuoka Cancer Center[OPERATIONAL]
Shizuoka Cancer Center · Dec 1, 2023
- hinotori at Hiroshima University Hospital[OPERATIONAL]
Hiroshima University Hospital · Jan 1, 2022
- hinotori at Kobe University Hospital (ICCRC)[OPERATIONAL]
Kobe University Hospital (ICCRC) · Dec 1, 2020
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Medicaroid?
Japanese medical robotics company and joint venture of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Sysmex, developing the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System — Japan's first domestically manufactured robotic-assisted surgery platform. Medicaroid obtained Japanese regulatory approval in 2020, received CE mark under MDR in July 2026 for European market entry, and has expanded across Asia-Pacific with approvals in Singapore (2023), Malaysia (2024), and Vietnam (2026). Approximately 20,000 procedures have been performed globally with the hinotori system.
What does Medicaroid make?
Medicaroid has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: hinotori (Medicaroid builds physical robots).
Is Medicaroid publicly traded?
No. Medicaroid is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Medicaroid?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Medicaroid building in the same form factors include Brainlab, EndoQuest Robotics, Intuitive Surgical, LEM Surgical.
Who is the CEO of Medicaroid?
Koji Muneto is the ceo of Medicaroid, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Medicaroid?
Medicaroid is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Medicaroid headquartered?
Medicaroid is headquartered in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Who owns Medicaroid?
Medicaroid is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Medicaroid operate robots?
Medicaroid operates 5 verified deployments, including at Mahkota Medical Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Shizuoka Cancer Center.
How many robots has Medicaroid deployed?
DEPLOY has 5 verified Medicaroid deployments on record at sites including Mahkota Medical Centre, Singapore General Hospital, Shizuoka Cancer Center. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Medicaroid a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Medicaroid ranks in roughly the top 25% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Medicaroid founded?
Medicaroid was founded in 2013.
Is Medicaroid safe?
Medicaroid has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.