Flobi vs Mako Spine
Side-by-side comparison of Flobi (Bielefeld University) and Mako Spine (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Flobi—
- Mako SpineUnited States
Year First Available
- Flobi2009
- Mako Spine—
Verified Deployments
- Flobi0 Deployments
- Mako Spine0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- FlobiACTIVE
- Mako SpineACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Flobi and Mako Spine?
Flobi is made by Bielefeld University. Mako Spine is made by Stryker, based in US.
How do Flobi and Mako Spine compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Flobi scores 17/100. Mako Spine scores 15/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Flobi and Mako Spine comparable?
Flobi is categorized as Research; Mako Spine as Surgical Medical. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Flobi 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: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Flobi vs Mako Spine compares two robots in the research and surgical-medical categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.