Mako SmartRobotics
Built by Stryker · United States· Launched 2006
#37 of 39 ranked Surgical / Medical robots (96 listed)
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Overview
orthopedic knee/hip replacement system, haptic robotic arm, 1,600+ installations
Flagship features
- **Key differentiator:** AccuStop haptic technology enables precise, controlled bone resections and reduces soft tissue damage
- **Integrated system:** Mako 4 integrates Stryker's Q Guidance System with FP8000 camera, large display monitor, and MICS 3 power tool handpiece
- **Clinical evidence:** Over 500 peer-reviewed studies published; 1,500+ patents and patent applications
- **Software ecosystem:** Patient-specific 3D CT-based planning with dynamic joint balancing and soft tissue laxity assessment intraoperatively
- **Notable certifications:** FDA 510(k) cleared, CE marked (implied by Swiss/European market context)
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee arthroplasty
- Yes
- CT
- True
- True
- Purchase
64% of surgical / medical robots have it
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- orthopedic,joint-replacement
- orthopedic
- hospital,ambulatory surgery center,research institution
Sensing & perception5
- Camera Count
- 1
- rgb
- RGB Camera (FP8000),Haptic Feedback System
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration2
- No
- No
Buying & support2
- Deployment Count
- 2500000
- Availability Status
- available
Other details3
- Camera Performance
- Operates up to 15x faster than leading competitor’s cameras in spine applications
- Small Or Footprint
- Space-efficient design for ease of transport, setup and turnover
- Proprietary Camera Model
- FP8000
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Jan 2026DeploymentHoly Cross Health adds two Mako 4 systems
- 2025DeploymentFirst Iowa hospital uses Mako 4
- 2025DeploymentFirst Mako Spine cases completed
- 2025LaunchFull U.S. commercial launch expected in 2025
- 2025MilestoneStryker limited market release of Mako 4
- Apr 2025DeploymentFirst global robotic hip revision with Mako Total Hip 5.0
- Mar 2025MilestoneStryker showcases next generation of Mako SmartRobotics at AAOS 2025
- Feb 2025DeploymentGreat Falls Hospital adds Mako SmartRobotics system
Compare with
- Compare Mako SmartRobotics with Mako Total HipRoboScore 72.6
- Compare Mako SmartRobotics with Mako Partial KneeRoboScore 69.7
- Compare Mako SmartRobotics with MabuRoboScore 69.4
- Compare Mako SmartRobotics with Mako SpineRoboScore 67.4
- Compare Mako SmartRobotics with HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPERoboScore 67.3
Stryker in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Oct 19Stryker Enters Soft-Tissue Robotics With $400 Million CMR Deal
- Oct 12Stryker and CMR Surgical announce strategic alliance to advance robotic-assisted surgery
- Oct 7Stryker launches Mako 4 SmartRobotics in India expanding robotic-assisted joint replacement
Stryker in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Mako SmartRobotics?
- The Mako SmartRobotics is developed by Stryker, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Mako SmartRobotics?
- The Mako SmartRobotics is a Surgical / Medical robot made by Stryker.
- How much does the Mako SmartRobotics cost?
- The Mako SmartRobotics is listed at US$375,000–1,250,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Stryker. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Mako SmartRobotics launched?
- The Mako SmartRobotics was launched in 2006.
- What are the key specifications of the Mako SmartRobotics?
- Key specifications of the Mako SmartRobotics: procedures total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee arthroplasty, haptic feedback Yes, imaging compat. CT, fda year true, ce mark year true.
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