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Mako 4 System vs RP-VITA

Side-by-side comparison of Mako 4 System (Stryker) and RP-VITA (InTouch Health and iRobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Mako 4 System
Mako 4 SystemAA
RP-VITAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 SystemUnited States
  • RP-VITAUnited States

Year First Available

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 System—
  • RP-VITA2012

Verified Deployments

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 System0 Deployments
  • RP-VITA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 System$220,000–$550,000 USD
  • RP-VITAContact for quote

Availability Status

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 SystemACTIVE
  • RP-VITAACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 System—
  • RP-VITA1.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Mako 4 System
    Mako 4 System—
  • RP-VITAsemi-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

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

MetricMako 4 SystemRP-VITA
Investment$385,000No price
Payback period92.4 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)-$135,000—
ROI (5 yr)-35%—

RP-VITA 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 Mako 4 System and RP-VITA?

Mako 4 System is made by Stryker, based in US. RP-VITA is made by InTouch Health and iRobot, based in US.

How do Mako 4 System and RP-VITA compare on the Robo Index?

Mako 4 System grades AA on the Robo Index. RP-VITA grades AA. 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 Mako 4 System and RP-VITA 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 Mako 4 System and RP-VITA?

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

Mako 4 System vs RP-VITA 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.