Maker's videoVicarious Surgical · 18 Nov 2025
Inside the Evolution of the Vicarious Surgical System
Against the record
Vicarious Surgical Robotic System, from Vicarious Surgical, is at stage 1 of 5 on our ladder: demo only. Shown in videos or staged events; no units with customers. The latest milestone on its record is from 21 July 2026: Shareholders voted to shut Vicarious down and liquidate it at once, and the remaining staff lost their jobs. The company had raised about $300 million in total. Its service or maker has since stopped.
This video comes from the maker's own channel, and makers show their robots at their best. The stage above comes from dated public records, not from the video.
From the video's description
The path to innovation is built through disciplined iteration. Our leadership team looks back on the evolution of the Vicarious Surgical system, from early proof-of-concept work to functional prototypes to the controlled engineering builds that define our development today. These milestones represent years of research, testing with surgeons and OR staff, and transitioning from an R&D-focused organization to one preparing for clinic and commercialization. This is the work behind our progress and what it takes to transform surgical care.
Written by Vicarious Surgical on YouTube.
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