Stryker Introduces Mako Handheld Robotics with RPS Launch

The new Mako RPS platform combines Stryker's proven robotic technology with power tool capabilities.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Stryker has announced the limited market rollout of the Mako RPS (robotic power system) for Total Knee, a new handheld robotic system that combines the company's Mako robotic technology with power tool capabilities. The platform is designed to offer a simpler and more familiar cutting experience for surgeons compared to Stryker's existing Mako surgical robots.

Why it matters

The introduction of the Mako RPS represents an expansion of Stryker's Mako robotic platform into a new market segment. The company hopes the handheld system will appeal to surgeons who may have been hesitant to adopt the more complex Mako surgical robots, potentially driving further adoption of robotic-assisted orthopedic procedures.

The details

The Mako RPS features intraoperative planning capabilities and a robotically enabled saw that responds to a surgeon's hand movements to stay aligned with the surgical plan. Stryker says the platform easily integrates into the surgical workflow and offers a familiar cutting experience without the use of cutting blocks. The Mako RPS also works with the company's Q Guidance system.

  • Stryker successfully began the first total knee cases for Mako RPS last month.
  • Stryker plans to showcase the Mako RPS at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting in New Orleans in March 2026.

The players

Stryker

A leading medical technology company that develops and markets orthopedic implants, surgical equipment, and other medical devices.

Mike Carlin

President of Stryker's Ortho Tech division.

Kevin Lobo

CEO of Stryker.

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What they’re saying

“The Mako brand represents our relentless commitment to advancing orthopaedic patient outcomes through robotics leadership. With nearly 20 years of experience in orthopaedic robotics and over 2 million procedures performed across 46 countries globally, Mako has established robotics as a standard of care, and we are thrilled to add Mako RPS to the Mako family.”

— Mike Carlin, President of Stryker's Ortho Tech division (therobotreport.com)

“Mako requires a lot of change for the surgeon as well as for the staff. If you think about this handheld, it really is very simple, very easy to use [and] doesn't require the surgeon to go through that type of transition.”

— Kevin Lobo, CEO of Stryker (therobotreport.com)

What’s next

Stryker plans to showcase the Mako RPS at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting in New Orleans in March 2026, where the company hopes to generate further interest and adoption of the new handheld robotic system.

The takeaway

The introduction of the Mako RPS represents Stryker's effort to expand the reach of its Mako robotic platform by offering a simpler and more familiar surgical tool for orthopedic surgeons. This could help drive broader adoption of robotic-assisted procedures and advance Stryker's position as a leader in orthopedic robotics.