Robot model
Loop-X
Loop-X is a mobile intraoperative imaging robot developed by Brainlab, part of the Brainlab Robotic Suite.
- Manufacturer
- Brainlab
- Form factor
- surgical
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- brainlab.com ↗
The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Loop-X, a surgical by Brainlab (commercial): 1 verified deployment on record. 1 source back the record.
Overview
Loop-X is a mobile intraoperative imaging robot developed by Brainlab, part of the Brainlab Robotic Suite. It provides mobile CT imaging during surgery and received FDA clearance alongside the Cirq robotic alignment module for spine surgery.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
Form Factor
Maturity
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for Loop-X. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- Loop-X at Hospital San Juan de Dios Leónoperational
Hospital San Juan de Dios León in Spain performed the world's first navigated spine surgery using Loop-X mobile imaging robot technology.
Loop-X on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdAug 4, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2021
at Hospital San Juan de Dios León
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Incidents affecting Loop-X (1)
- Brainlab recalls spine 3D navigation software for incorrect display2019-07-10 · Recall
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Sources (1)
- Brainlab Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot and Cirq Robotic Alignment Module for Spine Both Receive FDA Clearance · https://www.brainlab.com/press-releases-landingpage/brainlab-loop-x-mobile-imaging-robot-and-cirq-robotic-alignment-module-for-spine-receive-fda-clearance/
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-09
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: surgical
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Loop-X.Recent coverage
Loop-X in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Loop-X from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Brainlab launches new spine imaging system - AuntMinnie
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Brainlab's robotic imaging device cleared by FDA - AuntMinnie
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Brainlab completes acquisition deal with medPhoton - AuntMinnie
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UT Health Tyler is first in world to use Brainlab technology on awake DBS patient - UT Health East Texas
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UT Health Tyler is first in world to use Brainlab Loop-X technology on awake DBS patient - cbs19.tv
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Valley hospital gets newly-approved 'spine robot' - 12News
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Brainlab Announces the Majority Acquisition of medPhoton - BioSpace
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Brainlab receives FDA clearance for surgical robotics systems - The Robot Report
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Brainlab's mobile surgical imaging robot scores FDA clearance - Fierce Biotech
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Brainlab Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot and Cirq Robotic Alignment Module for Spine Both Receive FDA clearance - Business Wire
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Brainlab Introduces Loop-X Mobile Intraoperative Imaging Robot - Imaging Technology News
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/brainlab-loop-x.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/cff28fab-e942-4570-a39c-e5b3f5736ca6
- Revision history: /models/brainlab-loop-x/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Loop-X draws attention at the 33rd percentile but verifies reality at the 25th percentile among surgical robots. Hype Gap +8, 15th widest among surgical robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
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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: Sep 23, 2026