| Cover | Feb. 23, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 23, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36159 |
| Entity Registrant Name | STEREOTAXIS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001289340 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3120386 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4320 Forest Park Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | St. Louis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 63108 |
| City Area Code | (314) |
| Local Phone Number | 678-6100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | STXS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
