Aethon TUG MealBot vs Think Surgical TSolution One
Head-to-head comparison of Aethon (ST Engineering) Aethon TUG MealBot and Stryker Think Surgical TSolution One. Updated 2026.
Last updated: November 8, 2026
Overall Score
77.1/ 100
Aethon TUG MealBot
Aethon (ST Engineering)
76.9/ 100
Think Surgical TSolution One
Stryker
Score Breakdown
75
Performance80
78
Reliability80
84
Ease of Use74
74
Intelligence78
80
Value72
67
Ecosystem65
83
Safety85
76
Design72
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Aethon TUG MealBot | Think Surgical TSolution One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $800,000 |
| Speed | 1.0 m/s | — |
| Battery | 10 hr | — |
| Payload | 300 kg cart | — |
| Compartments | heated + chilled | — |
| Verification | barcode + room match | — |
| Meals Per Trip | 20 | — |
| Planning | — | CT-based 3D |
| Platform | — | Open (any implant) |
| Application | — | Total knee replacement |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Aethon TUG MealBot | Think Surgical TSolution One |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | — | $1,120,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |