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da Vinci Xi vs Mako SmartRobotics

Side-by-side comparison of da Vinci Xi (Intuitive Surgical, Inc.) and Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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da Vinci Xi
da Vinci XiAA
Mako SmartRobotics
Mako SmartRoboticsBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • da Vinci Xi
    da Vinci XiUnited States
  • Mako SmartRobotics
    Mako SmartRoboticsUnited States

Year First Available

  • da Vinci Xi
    da Vinci Xi2014
  • Mako SmartRobotics
    Mako SmartRobotics2006

Verified Deployments

  • da Vinci Xi
    da Vinci Xi0 Deployments
  • Mako SmartRobotics
    Mako SmartRobotics0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • da Vinci Xi
    da Vinci Xi$1,500,000–$2,500,000 USD
  • Mako SmartRobotics
    Mako SmartRobotics$375,000–$1,250,000 USD

Availability Status

  • da Vinci Xi
    da Vinci XiACTIVE
  • Mako SmartRobotics
    Mako SmartRoboticsACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metricda Vinci XiMako SmartRobotics
Investment$2,000,000$812,500
Payback period480.0 mo195.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)-$1,750,000-$562,500
ROI (5 yr)-88%-69%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes da Vinci Xi and Mako SmartRobotics?

da Vinci Xi is made by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., based in US. Mako SmartRobotics is made by Stryker, based in US.

When were da Vinci Xi and Mako SmartRobotics launched?

da Vinci Xi launched in 2014. Mako SmartRobotics launched in 2006.

How do da Vinci Xi and Mako SmartRobotics compare on the Robo Index?

da Vinci Xi grades AA on the Robo Index. Mako SmartRobotics grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are da Vinci Xi and Mako SmartRobotics in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Surgical Medical on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between da Vinci Xi and Mako SmartRobotics?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.

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About this comparison

da Vinci Xi vs Mako SmartRobotics compares two robots in the surgical-medical category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.