Riverfield
Riverfield Inc. is a venture company originating from a national university, leading the field of medical robotics with reliable technology. Since its establishment in 2014, it has been dedicated to developing and commercializing surgical assist robots and other medical devices, with a focus on safety, precision, and soft robotics technology. The company aims to create new value in society by leveraging pneumatic control technology to develop robots that support human life and industry, including medical and non-medical applications. It is committed to the
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Patents
Products
EMARO (endoscope manipulator)
Pneumatically driven endoscope manipulator designed for intuitive surgeon control (head-sensor and manual switch control) that maintains a stable endoscopic view with low image blur.
IvyA1 (compact endoscope holder)
Compact, lightweight endoscope holder robot with miniaturized mechanical design, increased range of motion and pneumatic control for smooth operation and economical manufacturing/maintenance.
Ophthalmic endoscope holder (OQrimo) for vitreoretinal procedures
Robotic holder for intraocular endoscopes enabling bimanual surgical techniques, intuitive foot-controller viewpoint control, and visualization support including 3D positional mapping.
Surgical assist robot with force-feedback capability (Saroa)
Minimally invasive surgical assist system that reproduces sense of force using pneumatic control; includes surgeon console with force displays, compact patient cart and compatibility with third-party endoscopic/OR equipment.
Saroa
A minimally invasive surgical support robot that reproduces tactile force sensation through pneumatic control, allowing surgeons to operate with the direct sensation of using their own hands.
Saroa サージカルシステム
Saroa surgical system developed by Riverfield, utilizing force perception and control technology originating from Tokyo Institute of Technology.
EMARO (endoscope manipulator)
Pneumatically driven endoscope manipulator designed for intuitive surgeon control (head-sensor and manual switch control) that maintains a stable endoscopic view with low image blur.
IvyA1 (compact endoscope holder)
Compact, lightweight endoscope holder robot with miniaturized mechanical design, increased range of motion and pneumatic control for smooth operation and economical manufacturing/maintenance.
Ophthalmic endoscope holder (OQrimo) for vitreoretinal procedures
Robotic holder for intraocular endoscopes enabling bimanual surgical techniques, intuitive foot-controller viewpoint control, and visualization support including 3D positional mapping.
Surgical assist robot with force-feedback capability (Saroa)
Minimally invasive surgical assist system that reproduces sense of force using pneumatic control; includes surgeon console with force displays, compact patient cart and compatibility with third-party endoscopic/OR equipment.
Saroa
A minimally invasive surgical support robot that reproduces tactile force sensation through pneumatic control, allowing surgeons to operate with the direct sensation of using their own hands.
Saroa サージカルシステム
Saroa surgical system developed by Riverfield, utilizing force perception and control technology originating from Tokyo Institute of Technology.
Services
End-to-end R&D of minimally invasive surgical assist robots, including hardware design, control methods, and preclinical testing with clinical collaborators.
Manufacturing, marketing and sales of medical robotic devices under required Japanese licenses and in-house production capabilities.
Execution of regulatory approvals and maintenance of ISO13485-aligned quality management and post-market safety processes for medical devices in Japan.
Collaborative R&D with university laboratories and industry partners to transfer academic technology into commercial robotic products.
Customer support, maintenance and repair services governed by appropriate repair licenses and service groups.
End-to-end R&D of minimally invasive surgical assist robots, including hardware design, control methods, and preclinical testing with clinical collaborators.
Manufacturing, marketing and sales of medical robotic devices under required Japanese licenses and in-house production capabilities.
Execution of regulatory approvals and maintenance of ISO13485-aligned quality management and post-market safety processes for medical devices in Japan.
Collaborative R&D with university laboratories and industry partners to transfer academic technology into commercial robotic products.
Customer support, maintenance and repair services governed by appropriate repair licenses and service groups.
Expertise Areas
- Surgical robotics (endoscope manipulators and assist units)
- Pneumatic actuation and soft-robotics
- Haptic feedback and force sensing for medical tools
- Teleoperation, telementoring and telesurgery systems
Key Technologies
- Pneumatic actuation and precision pneumatic control
- Force estimation and haptic feedback
- Soft robotics / pneumatic artificial muscles
- Teleoperation and redundant communications
News & Updates
A 2024 article discussing the impact of force feedback in surgical robots.
A 2024 article discussing the impact of force feedback in surgical robots.