RIVERFIELD Inc.
Tokyo surgical robotics venture (est. 2014) by Tokyo Tech and TMDU; makes EMARO, the world's first pneumatically driven endoscope manipulator for surgery.
RIVERFIELD Inc. is a Japanese medical-robotics company developing surgical support robots based on pneumatic drive and control technology. Its core technology originates from research on accurate pneumatic-system control at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. By combining a pneumatic actuator, a control servo valve, and integrated connecting piping, RIVERFIELD achieves precise motion control and force-sense (haptic) estimation without dedicated force sensors, aiming to reproduce the gentleness of a human hand. The company is certified to ISO 13485:2016 and operates under a 'Patient First' philosophy, complying with Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. Its products include EMARO, an endoscope-manipulating robot, and the Saroa surgical system, along with IvyA1 and OQrimo, supporting minimally invasive surgery for patients, physicians and nurses. RIVERFIELD emphasizes rigorous safety design across development, manufacturing and post-market safety management. Beyond surgery, the company anticipates applying its pneumatic control expertise to soft robots and collaborative robots that require softer design and materials.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Saroa
Pneumatically driven surgical robot with force-feedback for minimally invasive surgery
EMARO
Endoscope manipulator robot using pneumatic control technology
IvyA1
Medical robotic system for minimally invasive surgical assistance
OQrimo
Surgical support robot developed on pneumatic control technology
Contact RIVERFIELD Inc.
WEBSITE
https://www.riverfieldinc.com/en/HEADQUARTERS
Japan
Company Facts
Founded
2014
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 100-500
Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
Annual Sales
-
Funding Stage
-
Funding Total
$ 43,100,000
