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Overview
American exoskeleton company developing powered bionic suits for industrial, medical, and military applications. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: EKSO). Cloud merger approved by principal stockholders.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- 2 incidents on file
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Key facts
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
Ekso Indego Personal/Therapy
Powered modular lower-limb exoskeleton (acquired from Parker Hannifin, early 2023) for rehab and personal mobility. Motor-driven hip/knee actuation; FDA cleared. Powered active control, user-triggered.
Current platform
EksoNR
Powered (motor-driven) lower-limb exoskeleton for clinical gait rehabilitation (stroke, spinal-cord injury, acquired brain injury). User intent plus weight-shift triggers powered steps; the device powers the joints, the clinician/patient sets the session. FDA cleared.
Explainers
Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Ekso Bionics, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.
- What is an exoskeleton robot and how does it work?
An exoskeleton is a powered wearable robotic device worn by a human that assists or amplifies the wearer's movement. Exoskeletons are not autonomous robots: the wearer's intent drives every action. The category divides between medical exoskeletons (FDA-cleared for rehabilitation and personal mobility) and industrial exoskeletons (worn by workers to reduce fatigue and injury risk).
- What is Ekso Bionics and what exoskeletons does it make?
Ekso Bionics is a US medical and industrial exoskeleton manufacturer founded in 2005 (originally Berkeley Bionics) and publicly traded on NASDAQ (EKSO). The EksoNR is FDA-cleared for rehabilitation of stroke and spinal cord injury patients. EksoVest and EksoWorx target industrial workers for overhead and lifting tasks.
Founders (2)
- Russ Angoldcofounderfounded 2005-01-01no longer at company
- Nathan Hardingcofounderfounded 2005-01-01no longer at company
Former / Previously (2)
- Russ Angold Co-founder & CEO2005 to 2016secondary-verified
- Nathan Harding Co-founder & CEO2005 to 2020secondary-verified
Safety record
2 incidents on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Apr 2023.
Most recent: Apr 2023
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting Ekso Bionics (2)
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Recent coverage
Ekso Bionics in third-party press
Peer companies
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Honda3 models
- German Bionic2 models
- Lifeward2 models
- ATOUN1 model
- B-TEMIA1 model
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Regulatory filings (2)
- fda_510kfda 510k · us_fdacleared2016-01-01
Linked models: Ekso Indego Personal/Therapy, Indego
- K143690fda 510k · us_fdacleared2015-01-01
Linked models: EksoNR
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 6, 2026
EksoNR rehabilitation exoskeleton
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 6, 2026
Ekso Indego Personal exoskeleton
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Incident recordedApr 14, 2023
Ekso Bionics EksoNR: knee swelling and a left motor overheating during sit-to-stand (FDA...
- Incident recordedOct 28, 2020
Ekso Bionics EksoGT: lower-back pain on sit-to-stand in a patient with an incompletely...
Sources (2)
Common questions
- What is Ekso Bionics?
- American exoskeleton company developing powered bionic suits for industrial, medical, and military applications. Publicly traded (NASDAQ: EKSO). Cloud merger approved by principal stockholders.
- What does Ekso Bionics make?
- Ekso Bionics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Ekso Indego Personal/Therapy, EksoNR (Ekso Bionics builds physical robots).
- Is Ekso Bionics publicly traded?
- Yes. Ekso Bionics is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Ekso Bionics?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Ekso Bionics building in the same form factors include Fourier Intelligence, Honda, German Bionic, Lifeward.
- Who is the CEO of Ekso Bionics?
- Russ Angold is the founder of Ekso Bionics, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in Ekso Bionics?
- Ekso Bionics is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
- Where is Ekso Bionics headquartered?
- Ekso Bionics is headquartered in Richmond, California, USA.
- Who owns Ekso Bionics?
- Ekso Bionics is publicly held by its shareholders.
- Where does Ekso Bionics operate robots?
- Ekso Bionics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Ekso Bionics a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ekso Bionics ranks in roughly the top 18% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Ekso Bionics founded?
- Ekso Bionics was founded in 2005.
- Are there any incidents involving Ekso Bionics?
- 2 active incidents involving Ekso Bionics are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
- Is Ekso Bionics safe?
- Ekso Bionics has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 incidents on record (1 moderate, 1 minor). Most recent: Apr 2023. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-18
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-18
Sources by quality tier
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- knowledge-base
- Knowledge base
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- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Ekso Bionics.Peer companies
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Honda3 models
- German Bionic2 models
- Lifeward2 models
- ATOUN1 model
- B-TEMIA1 model
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Ekso Bionics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/ekso-bionics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/ekso-bionics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/c36c0cb6-a327-458b-94ec-288386588250
- Revision history: /companies/ekso-bionics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
- Honda3 models
- German Bionic2 models
- Lifeward2 models
- ATOUN1 model
- B-TEMIA1 model
Video
http://www.robotcenter.co.uk . Ekso is a wearable robot—or exoskeleton—that powers people with lower-extremity paralysis or weakness to get them standing up and
Our core belief is that everyone deserves to live the best life they can. We make robotic exoskeletons for use in rehabilitation centers, so that people who a
Since 2005, Ekso Bionics has been developing and manufacturing exoskeleton bionic devices that can be strapped on as wearable robots to enhance the strength, mo
This video details the various features of EksoNR in the context of rehabilitation in the clinical setting. Learn more about Ekso Bionics at our website: http:
For EksoNR's full indications for use, please visit: eksobionics.com/en/indications-for-use Since 2005, Ekso Bionics has been developing and manufacturing exos
Since 2005, Ekso Bionics has been developing and manufacturing exoskeleton bionic devices that can be strapped on as wearable robots to enhance the strength, mo
Ekso Indego Personal user demonstrates advanced gait. Since 2005, Ekso Bionics has been developing and manufacturing exoskeleton bionic devices that can be str
The EksoVest is an upper body exoskeleton designed to prevent injury and reduce fatigue for overhead manufacturing, assembly, and construction work. Learn more
Ekso Indego Personal, for individuals with spinal cord injuries T3 and below. Designed for your life. Learn more about how you may qualify for an Ekso Indego de
Ekso Bionics has much to celebrate this holiday season, including the achievement of a very meaningful milestone. To date, individuals have taken over 15 millio
Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons help individuals with neurological impairments reach their full rehabilitation potential. From hospital to home, advanced rob
Find out more about EksoNR now: https://unitedbmec.activehosted.com/f/94 ----- With the Ekso Bionics EksoNR robotic exoskeleton and GaitCoach software, clinic
Reality vs attention
Ekso Bionics draws attention at the 70th percentile but verifies reality at the 65th percentile among exoskeletons. Hype Gap +5, 5th widest among exoskeletons.
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 21, 2026