Accuray CyberKnife M6 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Accuray |
|---|---|
| Model | CyberKnife M6 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Category | Medical |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $3000000–$5000000 |
| Dimensions | 500cm L × 350cm W × 130cm H |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, WiFi |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- 1,200+ beam delivery angles
- Sub-millimetre tumour targeting
- Real-time breathing motion compensation
- 6-axis robotic arm mounted LINAC
- Non-invasive radiosurgery
- Brain, spine, lung, liver treatment
- 700+ systems worldwide
What is it?
The Accuray CyberKnife M6 is a robotic radiosurgery system that delivers precisely targeted high-dose radiation to tumours from over 1,200 angles using a robotic arm-mounted linear accelerator, with real-time tumour motion compensation.
Who is it for?
- Radiation oncologists treating brain, spine, lung, liver, prostate, and head and neck tumours
- Cancer centres offering non-invasive tumour treatment for surgically inoperable cases
- Hospitals differentiating with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) capability
- Patients requiring precise treatment of tumours in critical anatomical locations
Key specs
- Beam angles: 1,200+ delivery nodes
- Arm: 6-axis robotic KUKA-based
- Accuracy: sub-millimetre delivery
- Tracking: real-time breathing motion compensation
- Treatment sites: brain, spine, lung, liver, prostate and more
- Systems: 700+ installed globally
How it compares
Vs conventional LINAC: CyberKnife delivers from many more beam angles with real-time motion compensation. Conventional LINAC is faster for simpler cases but less precise for moving or complex tumour locations.
Limitations
- $3M–$5M system cost plus significant facility infrastructure requirements
- Treatment sessions longer than conventional LINAC for some cases
- Requires dedicated shielded vault installation
- Not suitable for all tumour types or sizes
FAQ
How much does the Accuray CyberKnife M6 cost?
CyberKnife M6 system cost is approximately $3M–$5M USD for full installation including infrastructure. Annual service contracts add $300,000–$500,000. Contact Accuray for formal pricing.
What is the Accuray CyberKnife M6 used for?
CyberKnife M6 is a robotic radiosurgery system that delivers precisely targeted high-dose radiation to tumours anywhere in the body from hundreds of angles using a robotic arm-mounted linear accelerator, without incisions.
What are the key specs of the CyberKnife M6?
CyberKnife M6 uses a 6-axis robotic arm with 1,200+ beam delivery nodes, real-time tumour tracking including motion compensation for breathing, sub-millimetre delivery accuracy, and treats tumours in the brain, spine, lung, liver, prostate, and other sites.
Who uses the CyberKnife M6?
CyberKnife M6 is used by radiation oncologists treating patients with tumours where conventional surgery is not suitable, where tumour location requires extreme precision, or where non-invasive treatment is preferred.
What makes CyberKnife different from conventional radiotherapy?
CyberKnife's robotic arm delivers radiation from 1,200+ beam angles and compensates for tumour movement caused by breathing in real-time. Conventional LINAC systems use fewer beam angles and require breath-hold or gating techniques for moving tumours.