On February 13, 2026 (Global), Stryker Corporation announced a limited market release of its Mako RPS handheld robotic system for total knee surgery. The device expands the Mako robotics portfolio, combining robotic planning and guidance with the familiarity of conventional surgical power tools, aiming to make robotic assistance more intuitive and accessible for orthopaedic teams worldwide.

“The Mako brand represents our relentless commitment to advancing orthopedic patient outcomes through robotics leadership,” said Mike Carlin, President of Stryker’s Ortho Tech division, emphasising the company’s decades‑long investment in orthopaedic robotics.

The Mako RPS for Total Knee expands the Mako family beyond its established SmartRobotics platform by introducing a handheld robotic option for surgeons seeking robotic precision with a familiar surgical feel. Compatible with Stryker Corporation’s Triathlon Total Knee System, it integrates intraoperative planning with a robotically enabled saw that actively responds to a surgeon’s hand movements to maintain alignment with the predefined surgical plan.

Key Features of the Mako RPS for Total Knee

• Handheld robotic power system – blends robotics guidance with a familiar power‑tool workflow.

• Intraoperative planning – enables surgeons to devise detailed bone cutting strategies before and during surgery.

• Active adjustment technology – guides the saw to maintain alignment with the surgical plan while responding to hand movement.

• Compatibility with Stryker Triathlon implants – designed to support established implant workflows and outcomes.

• Familiar surgical experience – intended to lower the adoption barrier for surgeons hesitant to transition to full robotic‑arm systems.

Stryker has positioned the Mako RPS as a complementary offering alongside its broader Mako robotics suite, hoping to attract surgeons and ambulatory surgery centres that seek robotic precision with more traditional handling dynamics. Early clinical deployment and demonstrations are expected to showcase the system’s workflow integration and potential to improve procedural consistency without the complexity associated with larger robotic units.

Industry analysts note that the introduction of handheld robotic solutions reflects an ongoing trend toward modular surgical automation that accommodates diverse clinical environments and surgeon preferences. By balancing advanced guidance with ergonomic design, systems like the Mako RPS may help expand the reach of robotic‑assisted orthopaedics to a wider range of facilities and care settings.