Restoration Robotics is a privately held medical device company based in San Jose, California, dedicated to transforming the field of hair restoration. Its flagship product is the ARTAS System, described as the first and only computer-assisted, physician-controlled system to harvest follicular units directly from the scalp. The company leverages expertise in machine vision, image guidance, visual servoing, robotics, and intuitive interfaces to manage these technologies. Restoration Robotics positions its technology for use by physicians performing hair restoration procedures. The article notes the company is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and emphasizes its focus on advancing hair-restoration robotics. The recent fundraise signals continued investor support for its product and development efforts. Restoration Robotics is a privately held medical device company that develops and commercializes the image-guided ARTAS System, an interactive, computer-assisted robotic arm for harvesting hair follicles using follicular unit extraction (FUE). The ARTAS System combines image-guidance, special imaging technologies, small dissection punches and a computer interface to identify and harvest individual follicular units. The system received FDA 510(k) clearance in April 2011. The company says the technology has potential to transform the global hair restoration market and is preparing for commercialization and a U.S. market launch. Management states the new financing will enable continued innovation, bring the technology to market, and fully support customers.

Total raised

$86M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Nov 2014