Key takeaways
- Top pick: Intuitive Surgical, best for: Hospitals adding robotic-assisted surgery. Intuitive reported a da Vinci installed base of 11,395 systems as of 31 March 2026.
- Also near the top: Stryker (Mako), best for: Orthopaedic teams doing robotic knee and hip replacement; and Medtronic (Hugo RAS), best for: Hospitals wanting a modular alternative for robotic soft-tissue surgery.
- How it was ranked: 10 deep tech companies compared. Each verdict is below.
Best Surgical Robotics Companies: Top 10 Ranked. Intuitive Surgical ranks first, with a Lister Score of 97.4.
Intuitive Surgical leads globally with da Vinci, the largest installed base in robotic soft-tissue surgery, and Stryker's Mako is the most proven robot in joint replacement. Medtronic's Hugo is the main new challenger in soft-tissue surgery, while Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS is the established choice for robotic spine procedures.
Best Surgical Robotics Companies in 2026, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive reported a da Vinci installed base of 11,395 systems as of 31 March 2026. | Hospitals adding robotic-assisted surgery | 97.4 | Custom |
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| 2 |  Stryker (Mako)Stryker reported more than 2.5 million Mako procedures in 47 countries as of July 2026. | Orthopaedic teams doing robotic knee and hip replacement | 96.1 | Custom |
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| 3 |  Medtronic (Hugo RAS)The first US surgery with Hugo was performed at Cleveland Clinic in February 2026. | Hospitals wanting a modular alternative for robotic soft-tissue surgery | 94.8 | Custom |
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| 4 |  Johnson & Johnson MedTechJohnson & Johnson has received FDA market authorization in the US for its Ottava robotic surgical system. | Health systems wanting robotics across bronchoscopy, orthopaedics and general surgery | 93.6 | Custom |
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| 5 |  Zimmer Biomet (ROSA)Zimmer Biomet received FDA 510(k) clearance for the ROSA Shoulder System in February 2024. | Orthopaedic teams using Zimmer Biomet implants | 92.3 | Custom |
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| 6 |  Globus Medical (ExcelsiusGPS)Globus Medical has reported more than 20,000 spine procedures performed with ExcelsiusGPS. | Spine surgeons adopting robotic navigation | 91.0 | Custom |
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| 7 |  CMR Surgical (Versius)Stryker announced a $400 million investment in CMR Surgical in October 2026, including an option to acquire the company. | Hospitals that want robotic surgery in existing operating rooms | 89.7 | Custom |
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| 8 |  Smith+Nephew (CORI)CORI received FDA 510(k) clearance for partial and total knee replacement in July 2020. | Orthopaedic surgeons who want a compact knee robot | 88.3 | Custom |
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| 9 |  PROCEPT BioRoboticsPROCEPT BioRobotics is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PRCT. | Urology teams treating enlarged prostate | 86.9 | Custom |
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| 10 |  MicroPort MedBot (Toumai)MicroPort MedBot is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the ticker 2252. | Hospitals in China and Asia adding robotic surgery | 85.5 | Custom |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
01
da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery
Intuitive Surgical, based in Sunnyvale, California, makes the da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive soft-tissue surgery and the Ion system for robotic lung biopsy. Its da Vinci installed base reached 11,395 systems at 31 March 2026.
PROS- Largest installed base in surgical robotics
- Deep clinical evidence across procedures
CONS- High system and instrument costs
- Growing competition from newer surgical robots
- Best for
- Hospitals adding robotic-assisted surgery
- Where it falls short
- High system and instrument costs may strain budgets.
- Pick something else if
- you need lower upfront equipment expenses.
97.4
02
Mako SmartRobotics for joint replacement
Stryker, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, makes Mako SmartRobotics, a robotic-arm system for joint replacement and other orthopaedic procedures. Stryker says more than 2.5 million Mako procedures have been performed across 47 countries.
PROS- Very large procedure track record
- Backed by Stryker's implant portfolio
CONS- Works with Stryker implants
- Orthopaedic use only
- Best for
- Orthopaedic teams doing robotic knee and hip replacement
- Where it falls short
- It is limited to orthopaedic procedures only.
- Pick something else if
- you need robotic systems for non-orthopaedic surgeries.
96.1
03
Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system
Medtronic, with operational headquarters in Minneapolis, makes Hugo, a modular robotic-assisted surgery system for soft-tissue procedures. The FDA cleared Hugo for urologic procedures in December 2025, and the first US surgery with it was performed at Cleveland Clinic in February 2026.
PROS- Modular design with an open console
- Backed by one of the largest medtech companies
CONS- Early in its US rollout
- Smaller installed base than da Vinci
- Best for
- Hospitals wanting a modular alternative for robotic soft-tissue surgery
- Where it falls short
- It has a smaller installed base than da Vinci.
- Pick something else if
- you need a widely adopted platform.
94.8
04
Monarch, Velys and Ottava robotic platforms
Johnson & Johnson MedTech makes the Monarch platform for robotic bronchoscopy, the Velys robotic-assisted system for orthopaedics and Ottava, a soft-tissue surgical robot that has received FDA market authorization in the US.
PROS- Platforms across several specialties
- Backed by a large medtech group
CONS- Ottava is new to the market
- Separate platforms rather than one system
- Best for
- Health systems wanting robotics across bronchoscopy, orthopaedics and general surgery
- Where it falls short
- It offers separate platforms rather than one unified system.
- Pick something else if
- you need a single integrated robotic platform.
93.6
05
ROSA robotics for knee, hip and shoulder
Zimmer Biomet, based in Warsaw, Indiana, makes the ROSA robotic platform for knee, hip and shoulder replacement. In February 2024 it received FDA 510(k) clearance for ROSA Shoulder, which it described as the first robotic assistant for shoulder replacement.
PROS- Covers knee, hip and shoulder
- Large orthopaedic implant portfolio
CONS- Tied to Zimmer Biomet implants
- Orthopaedic use only
- Best for
- Orthopaedic teams using Zimmer Biomet implants
- Where it falls short
- It is restricted to orthopaedic procedures only.
- Pick something else if
- you need robotics for non-orthopaedic specialties.
92.3
06
ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation for spine
Globus Medical, based in Audubon, Pennsylvania, makes the ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system and the wider Excelsius range for spine and orthopaedic procedures.
PROS- Built around spine surgery
- Combines robotics, navigation and imaging
CONS- Spine and orthopaedic focus only
- Price not published
- Best for
- Spine surgeons adopting robotic navigation
- Where it falls short
- It focuses only on spine and orthopaedic procedures.
- Pick something else if
- you need robotics for other surgical specialties.
91.0
07
Versius modular soft-tissue robot
CMR Surgical, based in Cambridge, UK, makes Versius, a modular, portable robot for minimally invasive soft-tissue surgery. In October 2026 Stryker announced a $400 million preferred-equity investment in CMR, with an option to acquire the company and exclusive US sales rights for Versius.
PROS- Modular arms fit existing operating rooms
- US sales backing from Stryker
CONS- Smaller installed base than da Vinci
- Ownership may change under the Stryker option
- Best for
- Hospitals that want robotic surgery in existing operating rooms
- Where it falls short
- It has a smaller installed base than da Vinci.
- Pick something else if
- you need the largest installed base.
89.7
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CORI handheld robotics for knee replacement
Smith+Nephew, based in Watford, UK, makes the CORI Surgical System, a compact handheld robotic system for knee replacement. CORI received FDA 510(k) clearance for partial and total knee replacement in July 2020.
PROS- Compact, handheld system
- Works without a pre-operative CT scan
CONS- Orthopaedic use only
- Price not published
- Best for
- Orthopaedic surgeons who want a compact knee robot
- Where it falls short
- It is limited to orthopaedic procedures only.
- Pick something else if
- you need robotics for other surgical specialties.
88.3
09
Robotic Aquablation therapy for the prostate
PROCEPT BioRobotics, based in San Jose, California, makes the HYDROS and AquaBeam robotic systems, which deliver Aquablation therapy, a heat-free waterjet treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
PROS- Image-guided, automated treatment
- Targets a very common condition
CONS- Single clinical use
- Price not published
- Best for
- Urology teams treating enlarged prostate
- Where it falls short
- The price is not published.
- Pick something else if
- you need to know the cost upfront.
86.9
10
Toumai laparoscopic surgical robot
MicroPort MedBot, based in Shanghai, makes the Toumai laparoscopic surgical robot along with robots for orthopaedic and other procedures. It is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
PROS- Several robot types from one maker
- Backed by the MicroPort group
CONS- Mainly sold in China and Asia
- Price not published
- Best for
- Hospitals in China and Asia adding robotic surgery
- Where it falls short
- Buyers cannot see the price because it is not published.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing upfront.
85.5
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Surgical Robotics Companies?
Intuitive Surgical ranks first on Lister. Intuitive Surgical, based in Sunnyvale, California, makes the da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive soft-tissue surgery and the Ion system for robotic lung biopsy. Its da Vinci installed base reached 11,395 systems at 31 March 2026.
What are the top 10 Surgical Robotics Companies?
1. Intuitive Surgical; 2. Stryker (Mako); 3. Medtronic (Hugo RAS); 4. Johnson & Johnson MedTech; 5. Zimmer Biomet (ROSA); 6. Globus Medical (ExcelsiusGPS); 7. CMR Surgical (Versius); 8. Smith+Nephew (CORI); 9. PROCEPT BioRobotics; 10. MicroPort MedBot (Toumai).
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