Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System vs Mako Partial Knee
Side-by-side comparison of Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System (Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics) and Mako Partial Knee (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery SystemIreland
- Mako Partial KneeUnited States
Year First Available
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System2021
- Mako Partial Knee—
Verified Deployments
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System0 Deployments
- Mako Partial Knee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery SystemContact for quote
- Mako Partial Knee$375,000–$550,000 USD
Availability Status
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery SystemACTIVE
- Mako Partial KneeACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System700 mm
- Mako Partial Knee—
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery Systemsurgical-medicalMedtronic plc — Surgical Robotics 62.1Robo Score |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Ireland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $375,000–$550,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (values differ) | 700 mm | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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
| Metric | Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System | Mako Partial Knee |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $462,500 |
| Payback period | — | 111.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$212,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -46% |
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System 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 Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and Mako Partial Knee?
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System is made by Medtronic plc — Surgical Robotics, based in IE. Mako Partial Knee is made by Stryker, based in US.
How do Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and Mako Partial Knee compare on the Robo Score?
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System scores 62.1 on the Robo Score. Mako Partial Knee scores 69.7. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and Mako Partial Knee 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 Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System and Mako Partial Knee?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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About this comparison
Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System vs Mako Partial Knee 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 Score is calculated.