HRP-4 vs Mako Spine
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4 (Kawada Industries) and Mako Spine (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4Japan
- Mako SpineUnited States
Year First Available
- HRP-42010
- Mako Spine—
Verified Deployments
- HRP-40 Deployments
- Mako Spine0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4$300,000
- Mako SpineContact for quote
Availability Status
- HRP-4ACTIVE
- Mako SpineACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $300,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4 and Mako Spine?
HRP-4 is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP. Mako Spine is made by Stryker, based in US.
How do HRP-4 and Mako Spine compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-4 scores 33/100. 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 HRP-4 and Mako Spine comparable?
HRP-4 is categorized as Humanoid; 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 Humanoid And Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HRP-4 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: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost
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Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle
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About this comparison
HRP-4 vs Mako Spine compares two robots in the humanoid 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.