KangDuo SR1500 Laparoscopic Surgical Robot

KangDuo Product Family: SR1000 (Entry) | SR1500 (Mid) | SR2000 (Flagship) | SS2000 (Training)

KangDuo SR1500 is Sagebot’s second laparoscopic surgical robot in the KangDuo family, offering a three-arm configuration with differentiated features from the entry-level SR1000. The system received NMPA approval for urological applications in April 2024.

Product Overview

The KangDuo SR1500 represents a variant configuration within Sagebot’s laparoscopic surgical robot portfolio, positioned between the SR1000 and the flagship four-arm SR2000. While maintaining the fundamental master-slave robotic architecture and open console design philosophy of the KangDuo platform, the SR1500 incorporates configuration differences designed to address specific clinical and market segments.

As part of Sagebot’s strategy to cover different clinical needs with varied market positioning, the SR1500 joins the SR1000 and SR2000 in providing hospitals with options across capability levels and price points.

Key Features

Three-Arm Configuration: The SR1500 maintains a three-arm setup consisting of instrument arms and a camera arm, suitable for procedures that do not require the additional arm capacity of four-arm systems.

Open Console Design: Consistent with the KangDuo platform philosophy, the surgeon console features an open architecture allowing direct interaction with the operating room team.

KangDuo Platform Compatibility: The SR1500 shares instrument and accessory compatibility with other KangDuo series robots, enabling standardization across hospital fleets.

3D HD Visualization: High-definition stereoscopic imaging through the integrated endoscopic system.

System Components

The KangDuo SR1500 system comprises:

• Surgeon Console: Open-design control station with stereoscopic display and master manipulators
• Patient Cart: Three-arm robotic unit for surgical instrument manipulation
• Vision Cart: Image processing and display management unit
• Endoscopic System: 3D electronic endoscope system
• Surgical Instruments: Compatible KangDuo series instruments

Clinical Applications

The KangDuo SR1500 has received NMPA approval for urological laparoscopic procedures. The system can assist surgeons in performing minimally invasive urological surgeries including but not limited to prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and pyeloplasty procedures.

Regulatory Status

Market Positioning

The SR1500 is positioned as a mid-tier offering within the KangDuo product line, providing hospitals with a three-arm solution that offers different feature sets compared to the SR1000 while remaining more accessible than the flagship SR2000 four-arm system. This tiered approach allows Sagebot to address varying hospital budgets and surgical volume requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between KangDuo SR1000 and SR1500?

Both are three-arm laparoscopic surgical robots. The SR1500 represents a variant configuration with differentiated features and market positioning. Specific technical differences between the models have not been publicly detailed by Sagebot, though the SR1500 was approved more recently (April 2024) compared to the SR1000 (June 2022).

What procedures can KangDuo SR1500 perform?

The SR1500 is currently approved for urological laparoscopic procedures. Additional specialty approvals may follow the pattern of the SR1000, which expanded from urology to gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.

Is the KangDuo SR1500 available internationally?

As of early 2025, the SR1500 has received only NMPA approval for the Chinese market. International certifications (CE Mark, FDA clearance) have not been announced.