Sarcos Robotics

Explainers

Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Sarcos Robotics, 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 Sarcos Guardian XO and how does it work?

  Sarcos Robotics makes the Guardian XO, a full-body industrial powered exoskeleton that amplifies the wearer's lifting and carrying capability. Guardian XO is designed for heavy industrial work requiring prolonged lifting of significant weight. Sarcos Robotics was founded in 1990 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Sarcos Robotics.

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Peer companies

• Honda3 models
• Ekso Bionics2 models
• German Bionic2 models
• Lifeward2 models
• ATOUN1 model
• B-TEMIA1 model

Financial state

Reporting basis

sec_10k

Lifecycle stage

growth

Counterparty risk class

elevated

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Sources (1)

1. https://www.sarcos.com/ ↗

Common questions

What is Sarcos Robotics?

Sarcos Robotics develops powered exoskeletons and teleoperated robots for industrial, defense, and healthcare applications, including the Guardian XO powered exoskeleton and Guardian S inspection robot.

What does Sarcos Robotics make?

Sarcos Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Guardian XO (Sarcos Robotics builds physical robots).

Who competes with Sarcos Robotics?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Sarcos Robotics building in the same form factors include Honda, Ekso Bionics, German Bionic, Lifeward.

Where is Sarcos Robotics headquartered?

Sarcos Robotics is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Where does Sarcos Robotics operate robots?

Sarcos Robotics 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.