ROBODOC
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Sacramento, CA · Est. 1986 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies ROBODOC: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, 1 active incident. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
1
Overview
ROBODOC is a pioneer surgical robotics system for orthopedic surgery, originally developed in 1986 by Dr. William Bargar and veterinarian Howard 'Hap' Paul at the University of California, Davis. The ROBODOC Surgical Assistant performs total hip and total knee replacement surgeries with robotic precision. It was commercialized by Integrated Surgical Systems (ISS), which later became Think surgical in 2014. ROBODOC received FDA clearance in 2008 and was the first orthopaedic robotic-assisted system, with hundreds of procedures performed worldwide.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- SURGICAL
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & Orthopedic Surgeon
Co-founder & Veterinarian
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- ROBODOC x Zimmer Biomet (TMINI)Jun 11, 2024
MOST RECENT · ROBODOC x Zimmer Biomet (TMINI) · 2024-06-11 · with Zimmer Biomet · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting ROBODOC
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is ROBODOC?
ROBODOC is a pioneer surgical robotics system for orthopedic surgery, originally developed in 1986 by Dr. William Bargar and veterinarian Howard 'Hap' Paul at the University of California, Davis. The ROBODOC Surgical Assistant performs total hip and total knee replacement surgeries with robotic precision. It was commercialized by Integrated Surgical Systems (ISS), which later became Think surgical in 2014. ROBODOC received FDA clearance in 2008 and was the first orthopaedic robotic-assisted system, with hundreds of procedures performed worldwide.
What does ROBODOC make?
ROBODOC has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ROBODOC Surgical System (ROBODOC builds physical robots).
Is ROBODOC publicly traded?
ROBODOC is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of National Museum of American History | Founder: Dr. William Bargar (orthopedic surgeon on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with ROBODOC?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to ROBODOC building in the same form factors include Brainlab, EndoQuest Robotics, Intuitive Surgical, LEM Surgical.
Who is the CEO of ROBODOC?
William Bargar is the founder of ROBODOC, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in ROBODOC?
ROBODOC has no separately traded stock; it is owned by National Museum of American History | Founder: Dr. William Bargar (orthopedic surgeon (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is ROBODOC headquartered?
ROBODOC is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, USA.
Who owns ROBODOC?
ROBODOC is owned by National Museum of American History | Founder: Dr. William Bargar (orthopedic surgeon, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does ROBODOC operate robots?
ROBODOC operates 1 verified deployment, including at Sacramento, California, USA.
How many robots has ROBODOC deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified ROBODOC deployment on record at sites including Sacramento, California, USA. 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 ROBODOC a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, ROBODOC ranks in roughly the top 67% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was ROBODOC founded?
ROBODOC was founded in 1986.
Are there any incidents involving ROBODOC?
1 active incident involving ROBODOC is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is ROBODOC safe?
ROBODOC has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 minor). Most recent: Jun 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.