Funding
$4.6M
Models
1
Overview
Channel Robotics is a San Diego-based medical robotics startup developing a handheld, AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform that brings robotic dexterity to endoscopy without the cost or footprint of traditional robotic surgery towers. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Philip Weissbrod and Dr. Michael Yip, the company is targeting an FDA submission in 2027 and has raised .6M in total funding.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Key facts
Funding
Product
FDA Target
Stage
CEO
Co-founder
Total funding
FDA submission target
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
View all models →Channel Robotics on the deployment map
Where Channel Robotics's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Dr. Philip Weissbrod Co-Founder & CEOreported, not verified
- Dr. Michael Yip Co-Founderreported, not verified
Founders (2)
- Dr. Philip Weissbrodcofounder
- Dr. Michael Yipcofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for Channel Robotics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Channel Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- Johnson & Johnson3 models
- Intuitive Surgical2 models
- LEM Surgical2 models
- MicroPort MedBot2 models
- Neocis2 models
- Stryker2 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Funding rounds (2)
- Seed2026-06-19
$3M(reported)
- Seed2024-01-01
$2M(reported)
Investors: Defined Ventures, Old Line Capital Partners
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 4, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (1)
Common questions
- What is Channel Robotics?
- Channel Robotics is a San Diego-based medical robotics startup developing a handheld, AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform that brings robotic dexterity to endoscopy without the cost or footprint of traditional robotic surgery towers. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Philip Weissbrod and Dr. Michael Yip, the company is targeting an FDA submission in 2027 and has raised .6M in total funding.
- What does Channel Robotics make?
- Channel Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot (Channel Robotics builds physical robots).
- Is Channel Robotics publicly traded?
- No. Channel Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Channel Robotics?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Channel Robotics building in the same form factors include Johnson & Johnson, Intuitive Surgical, LEM Surgical, MicroPort MedBot.
- Who is the CEO of Channel Robotics?
- Dr. Philip Weissbrod is the ceo of Channel Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in Channel Robotics?
- Channel Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $5M in disclosed funding.
- Where is Channel Robotics headquartered?
- Channel Robotics is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
- How much funding has Channel Robotics raised?
- Channel Robotics has raised approximately $5M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
- Who owns Channel Robotics?
- Channel Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($5M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
- Where does Channel Robotics operate robots?
- Channel Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Channel Robotics a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Channel Robotics ranks in roughly the top 3% of companies tracked by the registry.
- Is Channel Robotics safe?
- Channel Robotics 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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-09
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-09
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Channel Robotics.Peer companies
- Johnson & Johnson3 models
- Intuitive Surgical2 models
- LEM Surgical2 models
- MicroPort MedBot2 models
- Neocis2 models
- Stryker2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Channel Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Endoscopic Robotics Company Channel Robotics Raises .6M in New Funding
Channel Robotics raised .6M total, targeting FDA submission in 2027 for its handheld AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform.
Channel Robotics Raises .6 Million For Handheld Endoscopic Robotics Platform
Channel Robotics raised .6M in total funding to advance its handheld AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform, targeting FDA submission in 2027.
Channel Robotics Bringing Robotic Dexterity to Endoscopy Without the Tower
Channel Robotics' handheld platform brings robotic dexterity to endoscopy, delivering AI-assisted precision without the cost or footprint of traditional robotic surgery towers.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/channel-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/channel-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/4cccbde6-d41e-4f4f-813f-9d0bedaefe84
- Revision history: /companies/channel-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Johnson & Johnson3 models
- Intuitive Surgical2 models
- LEM Surgical2 models
- MicroPort MedBot2 models
- Neocis2 models
- Stryker2 models
Video
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Reality vs attention
Channel Robotics draws attention at the 61st percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among surgical robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 19, 2026