Ekso vs Mako Spine

Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and Mako Spine (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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EksoAA

Mako SpineA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

EksoUnited States
Mako SpineUnited States

Year First Available

Ekso2010
Mako Spine—

Verified Deployments

Ekso0 Deployments
Mako Spine0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Ekso$130,000 USD
Mako SpineContact for quote

Availability Status

EksoACTIVE
Mako SpineACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

Ekso0.5 m/s
Mako Spine—

Autonomy Level

Eksofully autonomous
Mako Spine—

	Eksosurgical-medicalEkso Bionics AARobo Index	Mako Spinesurgical-medicalStryker ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country	United States	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2010	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$130,000 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	0.5 m/s	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	fully autonomous	—

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

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Ekso	Mako Spine
Investment	$130,000	No price
Payback period	31.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$120,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+92%	—

Mako Spine has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

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 Ekso and Mako Spine?

Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. Mako Spine is made by Stryker, based in US.

How do Ekso and Mako Spine compare on the Robo Index?

Ekso grades AA on the Robo Index. Mako Spine grades A. 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 Ekso and Mako Spine 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 Ekso and Mako Spine?

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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Ekso vs Mako Spine 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.