Stryker Mako overview
Stryker's Mako system is one of the leading orthopedic surgical robotics platforms. It uses robotic-arm assistance and patient-specific planning to support hip and knee replacement procedures. Mako is important in the robotic arms market because it demonstrates how robotic manipulation, imaging and surgical workflow can create value in a specialized medical domain.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 1941 Stryker; Mako Surgical founded 2004 and acquired 2013 |
Country | United States |
Address | 2825 Airview Boulevard, Kalamazoo, MI 49002 |
Employees | Approx. 50,000+ at Stryker |
Specializes in | Orthopedic surgical robotics, robotic-arm assisted joint replacement, medical devices |
Products | Mako SmartRobotics, orthopedic robotic-arm platform, hip and knee surgical planning systems |
Typical projects | Mako robotic-arm assisted knee and hip replacement, orthopedic surgery planning, hospital robotics programs, implant workflow integration |
Management and ownership | Mako is part of Stryker Corporation, a publicly listed U.S. medical technology company. Stryker Chair and CEO: Kevin Lobo. Ownership is public-market based. |
Website: www.stryker.com
Stryker Mako review summary
Stryker is an American medical technology company that owns Mako, a robotic arm system used in joint replacement surgery. Homer Stryker founded it in 1941; it reported revenue of USD 25.12 billion for 2025. This profile sets out its history, the Mako business, acquisitions, figures and listing.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Company | Stryker Corporation |
Founded | 1941, as The Orthopedic Frame Company |
Founder | Homer Stryker |
Headquarters | Portage, Michigan, USA |
Employees | 53,000 in 2024 |
Revenue | USD 25.12 billion, 2025 |
Net income | USD 3.25 billion, 2025 |
Stock listing | NYSE: SYK |
Chairman and CEO | Kevin A. Lobo, CEO since October 2012 |
Strengths
A leading robot in orthopedic surgery tied to the company's own implants.
Scale and steady profitability.
Long-serving leadership.
Challenges
Competing orthopedic robots from other implant makers.
Integration of frequent large acquisitions.
Read the full review: Stryker Mako Company Profile: History, Mako, Acquisitions, Financials and Stock
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