Jaco vs Mako Total Knee
Side-by-side comparison of Jaco (Kinova) and Mako Total Knee (Stryker) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JacoCanada
- Mako Total KneeUnited States
Year First Available
- Jaco2009
- Mako Total Knee—
Verified Deployments
- Jaco0 Deployments
- Mako Total Knee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Jaco$50,000 USD
- Mako Total KneeContact for quote
Availability Status
- JacoACTIVE
- Mako Total KneeACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Jaco0.2 m/s
- Mako Total Knee—
Autonomy Level
- JacoFully autonomous and teleoperated
- Mako Total Knee—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $50,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | Fully autonomous and teleoperated | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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 | Jaco | Mako Total Knee |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $50,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 12.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $200,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +400% | — |
Mako Total Knee 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 Jaco and Mako Total Knee?
Jaco is made by Kinova, based in CA. Mako Total Knee is made by Stryker, based in US.
How do Jaco and Mako Total Knee compare on the Robo Score?
Jaco scores 59.2 on the Robo Score. Mako Total Knee scores 60.0. 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 Jaco and Mako Total 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 Jaco and Mako Total 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.
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About this comparison
Jaco vs Mako Total 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.