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Mako Partial Knee vs RP-VITA

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

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial KneeUnited States
  • RP-VITAUnited States

Year First Available

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial Knee
  • RP-VITA2012

Verified Deployments

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial Knee0 Deployments
  • RP-VITA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial Knee$375,000–$550,000 USD
  • RP-VITAContact for quote

Availability Status

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial KneeACTIVE
  • RP-VITAACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial Knee
  • RP-VITA1.5 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Mako Partial Knee
    Mako Partial Knee
  • 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 Partial KneeRP-VITA
Investment$462,500No price
Payback period111.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)-$212,500
ROI (5 yr)-46%

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 Partial Knee and RP-VITA?

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

How do Mako Partial Knee and RP-VITA compare on the Robo Index?

Mako Partial Knee 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 Partial Knee 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 Partial Knee 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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Mako Partial Knee 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.