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Edison Histotripsy System

surgicalcommercialby HistoSonics

Robotic, image-guided focused ultrasound (histotripsy) platform that mechanically destroys and liquefies targeted tumors non-invasively without incisions.

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Manufacturer
HistoSonics
Form factor
surgical
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
14
Website
histosonics.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Edison Histotripsy System, a surgical by HistoSonics (commercial): 14 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Robotic, image-guided focused ultrasound (histotripsy) platform that mechanically destroys and liquefies targeted tumors non-invasively without incisions. Uses a robotic arm to deliver focused ultrasound energy. First and only histotripsy platform cleared for clinical use globally.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

FDA clearance

De Novo 2023 (liver tumors)

Type

Robotic histotripsy / focused ultrasound

Maturity

Commercial / FDA-cleared

Applications

Liver tumors (cleared), kidney (pending), pancreatic (planned)

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Autonomy: verified vs claimed

What it actually does
Supervised (human oversight)

Pricing

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

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Deployments (14)

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Edison Histotripsy System.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://histosonics.com/
  2. https://www.massdevice.com/histosonics-edison-histotripsy-fda-kidney-tumors/

Common questions

What is Edison Histotripsy System?
Robotic, image-guided focused ultrasound (histotripsy) platform that mechanically destroys and liquefies targeted tumors non-invasively without incisions. Uses a robotic arm to deliver focused ultrasound energy. First and only histotripsy platform cleared for clinical use globally.
How much does Edison Histotripsy System cost?
Edison Histotripsy System's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Edison Histotripsy System from HistoSonics. 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 Edison Histotripsy System actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Edison Histotripsy System is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Edison Histotripsy System?
Edison Histotripsy System is made by HistoSonics, based in Plymouth, MN, USA, founded in 2009.
Where is Edison Histotripsy System deployed?
14 verified deployments of Edison Histotripsy System are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Cambridge University Hospital, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Miami, Florida, USA.
Can you buy Edison Histotripsy System?
Edison Histotripsy System is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Edison Histotripsy System?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable surgical robots to Edison Histotripsy System include da Vinci (and Ion), Edge Multi-Port Surgical Robot, Stryker Mako SmartRobotics, Toumai.
How does Edison Histotripsy System compare to da Vinci (and Ion)?
Edison Histotripsy System and da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical · 15 deployments) are both surgical robots on the DEPLOY registry. Edison Histotripsy System has 14 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Edison Histotripsy System a top surgical?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Edison Histotripsy System ranks in roughly the top 4% of surgical models tracked by the registry.
What is Edison Histotripsy System's maturity stage?
Edison Histotripsy System is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Edison Histotripsy System safe?
Edison Histotripsy System 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 · 2 sources (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

2
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Recent coverage

Edison Histotripsy System in third-party press

HistoSonics submits Edison histotripsy tech to FDA for kidney tumors - MassDevice

May 11, 2026

Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer - Business Observer

Apr 8, 2026

HistoSonics kicks off study using Edison histotripsy system in BPH - MassDevice

Mar 30, 2026