Preparing the published article.
Medical and Rehabilitation Robots: Certification Before Specifications
Regulatory access and clinical support decide the project, not the arm.
Checklist before commercial comparison
| Area | Evidence to request |
|---|---|
| Market access | Approval status and cleared indications |
| Clinical | Published outcomes, training pathway |
| Consumables | Instrument and accessory supply terms |
| Service | Installed base coverage and response time |
Market signal
Medical robot sales were around 16,700 units in 2024, up roughly 91% year on year in the IFR sample, across a high-barrier, high-ASP segment.
Procurement advice
Treat training and clinical support as deliverables with milestones, not as an add-on.

