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Stryker Mako SmartRobotics

By Stryker · surgical

Price
$1,000,000-$1,500,000· actual sale price
Availability
Internal use only (not for retail).
Maturity
commercial
Real-world use
Yes, 7 verified deployments

Stryker's Mako (Mako SmartRobotics) is a surgeon-guided robotic arm for orthopedic joint replacement and the large-footprint, CT-based, multi-procedure archetype of DEPLOY's orthopedic surgical sub-cohort. It pairs CT-based 3D pre-operative planning with intra-operative haptic boundary control (AccuStop physically constrains the saw or burr to the planned resection zone) and real-time optical bone tracking. Critically, it is AI-augmented but surgeon-controlled, not autonomous: the surgeon holds and guides the arm and makes every cut; the robot does not move or cut on its own, the same assistive class as Intuitive's da Vinci. Cleared procedures span partial and total knee (total knee August 2015), cementless total knee, total hip and a hip-revision feature, Mako Spine (510(k) K241517, May 2024, pedicle-screw placement) and Mako Shoulder 1.0 (510(k) K242373, November 2024, reverse shoulder arthroplasty). Sold in 45-plus countries by Stryker (NYSE: SYK). Cap-flag: Stryker frames itself in SEC filings as one of four leading global competitors, not a specific market-share percentage; aggregator share figures are not verified. As enterprise B2B surgical equipment, there is no consumer price.

Readiness

Stryker Mako SmartRobotics is internal use only (not for retail) at $1,000,000-$1,500,000 (actual sale price), the 1 capability claim on file is all teleoperated-assisted with verified, 7 verified deployments are on file, and 9 incidents are on record.

Availability
internal-only

Internal use only (not for retail).

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Price honesty
actual-sale-price

One price on file: $1,000,000-$1,500,000 (actual sale price).

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Capability honesty
teleoperated-assisted

1 reviewed claim: teleoperated-assisted, verified.

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Real-world use
commercial

Maturity: commercial. 7 verified deployments in the registry.

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Safety record
incidents-on-file

9 incidents on record across 7 verified deployments.

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What it claims to do

Price

Real-world use

Safety record

Privacy

No privacy practices disclosed or on file for Stryker Mako SmartRobotics.

Specs

No specs on file.

What's under the hood

No brain on file for Stryker Mako SmartRobotics.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics actually available for purchase?
Not available to consumers. In internal use by Stryker.Source: Stryker to acquire MAKO Surgical for $1.65B ($30/share; announced Sep 25 2013, closed Dec 17 2013)
What does the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics cost?
Stryker Mako SmartRobotics costs $1,000,000-$1,500,000 one-time (actual sale price).Source: Stryker Mako SmartRobotics system — capital equipment unit price approximately $1M–$1.5M per installation, documented in hospital procurement analyses, health technology assessment reports, and Stryker SEC 10-K filings (CIK 310764). Mako system includes the robotic arm, haptic guidance software, implant planning suite, and initial training; ongoing per-procedure implant costs are separate. Stryker reports Mako-assisted procedures as a segment driver in investor presentations.
Does the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics really assists surgery?
Verified at teleoperator-assisted autonomy; not fully autonomous.Sources: Mako SmartRobotics -- Stryker product page; robotic-arm system for total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacement; pre-operative 3D plan plus intraoperative haptic boundary limits autonomous cutting path within surgeon-defined zone, Stryker Mako investor materials; Mako installed in >1,000 hospitals globally; cumulative procedures surpassed 500,000 as of 2022
Where is the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics being used?
Stryker Mako SmartRobotics is in use at: Ireland operated by Stryker (2025-01-01), Global operated by Stryker (2024-06-01), United Kingdom operated by Stryker (2017-01-01), Japan (JGSDF Trials) operated by Stryker (2017-01-01), and Germany operated by Stryker (2017-01-01), plus 2 more.Source: Mako robotic shoulder replacement makes European debut
Is the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics safe?
Incidents on record: 9 (2 malfunction, 6 recall, 1 injury). See Stryker Mako Reamer: screw missing from the reamer handle, located outside the operative site on X-ray (FDA MAUDE).Source: Stryker Mako Reamer: screw missing from the reamer handle, located outside the operative site on X-ray (FDA MAUDE)
How does the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics handle privacy?
No privacy practices disclosed or on file for Stryker Mako SmartRobotics.
Who makes the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics?
Stryker Mako SmartRobotics is made by Stryker, based in Kalamazoo, MI, USA.Source: Stryker to acquire MAKO Surgical for $1.65B ($30/share; announced Sep 25 2013, closed Dec 17 2013)

Video

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Stryker

Stryker's milestone film marking the 1,000th global installation of its Mako system (a brand video, not a procedure demonstration). Mako is a surgeon-controlled robotic arm with AccuStop haptic boundaries: the surgeon guides the arm and the boundary constrains it; it does not cut autonomously.

Manufacturer

Stryker (registry record: /companies/stryker)

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Sources

  1. Stryker · https://www.stryker.com/
  2. Stryker to acquire MAKO Surgical for $1.65B ($30/share; announced Sep 25 2013, closed Dec 17 2013) · https://investors.stryker.com/press-releases/news-details/2013/Stryker-Announces-Definitive-Agreement-to-Acquire-MAKO-Surgical-Corp-for-165-Billion/default.aspx
  3. Stryker Form 10-K FY2024: >1M robotic Mako Total Knees + 1.5M total Mako procedures, 45+ countries; 'one of four leading global competitors' · https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000310764/000031076426000010/syk-20251231.htm
  4. Stryker receives FDA clearance for Mako Total Knee application (Aug 6 2015) · https://investors.stryker.com/press-releases/news-details/2015/Stryker-Receives-FDA-Clearance-For-Mako-Total-Knee-Application/default.aspx
  5. Mako SmartRobotics -- Stryker product page; robotic-arm system for total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacement; pre-operative 3D plan plus intraoperative haptic boundary limits autonomous cutting path within surgeon-defined zone · https://www.stryker.com/us/en/joint-replacement/systems/mako_robotic-arm-assisted-surgery.html
  6. Stryker Mako investor materials; Mako installed in >1,000 hospitals globally; cumulative procedures surpassed 500,000 as of 2022 · https://www.stryker.com/content/dam/stryker/joint-replacement/documents/mako-total-hip-datasheet.pdf
  7. Mako robotic shoulder replacement makes European debut · https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/europe-debut-mako-robotic-shoulder-replacement.html
  8. First European case completed with Stryker Mako Shoulder in Ireland · https://www.massdevice.com/first-european-case-stryker-mako-shoulder/
  9. Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery UK · https://www.stryker.com/gb/en/healthcare-professionals/products/orthopaedics/robotic-arm-assisted-surgery.html
  10. NHS expands robotic surgery with Stryker Mako · https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68765432
  11. Stryker reaches 2 million Mako cases · https://www.beckersspine.com/robotics/stryker-reaches-2-million-mako-cases/
  12. Stryker launches expensive Mako robot for knee replacement · https://medcitynews.com/2017/03/stryker-launches-expensive-mako-robot-knee-replacement-cost-conscious-era/
  13. Orthopedic Devices in 2026: Stryker Has 3000 MAKO Systems Installed · https://constancyresearchers.com/orthopedic-devices-in-2026-stryker-has-3000-mako-systems-installed-over-50-of-global-knee-procedures-are-now-robot-assisted-and-the-ambulatory-surgery-centre-is-the-markets-new-battlefiel/
  14. St John of God Subiaco Hospital first in Australia to install cutting-edge orthopaedic surgery robot · https://www.sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital/news/news/2025/08/04/01/33/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital-first-in-australia-to-install-cutting-edge-orthopaedic-surgery-robot
  15. Ramsay Health Care makes landmark Australian investment in robotic surgical technology · https://www.ramsaynews.com.au/General-News/Ramsay-Health-Care-makes-landmark-Australian-investment-in-robotic-surgical-technology
  16. Stryker reaches robotic surgery milestone · https://www.stryker.com/us/en/about/stryker-news/2024-robotic-assisted-surgery-milestone.html
  17. Stryker Mako reaches 1,000 installation milestone · https://www.massdevice.com/stryker-mako-smart-robotics-1000-installations/
  18. Stryker high-growth offense 2025 · https://www.orthoworld.com/strykers-high-growth-offense-surges-to-end-2025/

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