Surgical Science Launches RobotiX Express: A Breakthrough in Accessible Robotic Surgery Training
Surgical Science today announced the launch of RobotiX Express, a robotic surgery training platform redefining accessibility, portability and quality in medical simulation. The aim: to develop proficient surgeons sooner, without tying up valuable operating room (OR) time.
Addressing the Access Gap in Robotic Surgery Training
Robotic surgery is rapidly growing as a key technology in the OR. Offering greater precision and faster recovery times, use of this technology is predicted to double over the next 3-5 years1. But will surgeons be ready?
Surgical Science has developed RobotiX Express to solve one of the challenges in robotic surgery training: access. Current training is often tied to the OR, creating barriers for early exposure and continuous practice. Traditional robotic surgery simulators also require significant infrastructure, space and investment, limiting availability to institutions.
Designed for anywhere, anytime training, RobotiX Express delivers the professional-grade experience of robotic surgery simulation in a compact, portable format—fitting into a custom-made suitcase. This innovation eliminates the need for dedicated facilities, enabling hospitals, medical schools, and training programs to bring high-quality simulation directly to their learners.
RobotiX Express changes the equation:
- Lowering Barriers to Training: The small, space-independent RobotiX Express allows for on-demand surgical training wherever surgeons are. The system sets up and stows away in minutes, making it ideal for training sessions outside of the OR.
- Offering Budget-Friendly Simulation: RobotiX Express is a cost-effective training alternative that fits tighter training budgets.
- Increasing Surgical Capacity: OR’s can remain fully dedicated to patient care, while surgeons build core robotic surgery skills in a break room, office or training lab.
As more surgeons gain skills sooner, programs will see a faster return on training investments and limited impact on OR time.
“RobotiX Express is about democratizing robotic surgery training,” said Tom Englund, CEO of Surgical Science. “As surgical robotics become the standard of care, training can no longer be a barrier. We’ve created a simulator that combines portability, affordability, and uncompromised quality—making professional training accessible to every program, everywhere.”
A Plug and Play Training Device
The simulator integrates customized controllers, foot pedals, and an ergonomic workspace, supported by an integrated 3D stereoscopic display for an immersive, authentic training experience. Users benefit from realistic kinematics and hand-movement precision, replicating the depth and clarity of operating room conditions.
Additionally, RobotiX Express offers optional MentorLearn Cloud access, allowing institutions to benefit from centralized training data, performance tracking, and global scalability—no matter where the simulator is located.
Accelerating Robotics Education and Adoption
Tom concluded: “the future of surgery is robotic. RobotiX Express offers the most accessible, portable and affordable training solution yet – bringing simulation to surgeons, rather than the other way round. We’re excited to accelerate skills development through hands-on, portable simulation”.
Availability
RobotiX Express is now available worldwide. To learn more or to schedule a demonstration, visit www.surgicalscience.com.
References
1. https://idataresearch.com/hospital-adoption-of-surgical-robotics-in-2025/
