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Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot

A handheld, AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform that brings robotic dexterity to endoscopy without the cost or footprint of traditional robotic surgery…

Manufacturer
Channel Robotics
Form factor
surgical
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot, a surgical by Channel Robotics (prototype). 3 sources back the record.

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Key facts

Funding

$4.6M total ($2.5M Seed+ led by True Ventures, June 2026)

Product

Handheld AI-enabled endoscopic robotic system

FDA Target

Submission planned 2027

FDA submission target

2027

Founders

The company-issued financing release identifies Philip Weissbrod and Michael Yip as Channel Robotics co-founders (Channel Robotics financing release).

Control system

Channel describes its platform as a handheld AI-enabled endoscopic robotic system designed to work through existing flexible endoscopes (Channel Robotics financing release).

Financing use

Channel says the 2026 financing supports product development, regulatory advancement, and preparation for commercialization (Channel Robotics financing release).

Instrument workflow

The Channel ONE controller and EC180 single-use instrument are described as a compact workflow that attaches to existing endoscopes (Channel platform description).

Clinical workflow

Channel describes a single-surgeon workflow intended to let an endoscopist control the endoscope and robotic instrument together (Channel platform description).

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot.

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Sources (3)

  1. https://pulse2.com/channel-robotics-raises-4-6-million-for-handheld-endoscopic-robotics-platform/
  2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/endoscopic-robotics-company-channel-robotics-raises-4-6-million-302804044.html
  3. https://www.lifesciencemarketresearch.com/insights/the-memo-channel-robotics-bringing-robotic-dexterity-to-endoscopy-without-the-tower

Common questions

What is Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot?
A handheld, AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform that brings robotic dexterity to endoscopy without the cost or footprint of traditional robotic surgery towers. Targets FDA submission in 2027.
How much does Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot cost?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot from Channel Robotics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot actually deployed in the real world?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot is made by Channel Robotics, based in San Diego, CA, founded in 2023.
Can you buy Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable surgical robots to Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot include da Vinci (and Ion), Edge Multi-Port Surgical Robot, Edison Histotripsy System, Stryker Mako SmartRobotics.
How does Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot compare to da Vinci (and Ion)?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot and da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical · 15 deployments) are both surgical robots on the DEPLOY registry. Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot a top surgical?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot ranks in roughly the top 68% of surgical models tracked by the registry.
What is Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot's maturity stage?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot deployed?
No verified deployments of Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot safe?
Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot 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 · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: surgical

Sources by quality tier

3
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Methodology surface for Channel Handheld Endoscopic Robot.

Recent coverage

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