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ATOUN MODEL Y

ATOUN's MODEL Y (Panasonic) is a powered-wear exoskeleton worn like a backpack that assists bending and lifting, providing up to ~10 kgf of support to the…

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Manufacturer
ATOUN
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
3

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies ATOUN MODEL Y, a exoskeleton by ATOUN (research): 3 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

ATOUN's MODEL Y (Panasonic) is a powered-wear exoskeleton worn like a backpack that assists bending and lifting, providing up to ~10 kgf of support to the wearer's waist; it weighs about 4.5 kg with battery and runs ~4 hours per charge.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Weight

~4.5 kg

Assist

~10 kgf

Runtime

~4 hr

Specs

Class

waist-assist powered exoskeleton

Assist

~10 kgf

Weight

~4.5 kg

Runtime

~4 hr

Weight kg

4.5

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for ATOUN MODEL Y. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (3)

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for ATOUN MODEL Y.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://news.panasonic.com/global/topics/2018/64460.html
  2. https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/newsrelease/190924_ORIXG.html

Common questions

What is ATOUN MODEL Y?
ATOUN's MODEL Y (Panasonic) is a powered-wear exoskeleton worn like a backpack that assists bending and lifting, providing up to ~10 kgf of support to the wearer's waist; it weighs about 4.5 kg with battery and runs ~4 hours per charge.
How much does ATOUN MODEL Y cost?
ATOUN MODEL Y's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for ATOUN MODEL Y from ATOUN. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is ATOUN MODEL Y actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. ATOUN MODEL Y is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of ATOUN MODEL Y?
ATOUN MODEL Y's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Weight: ~4.5 kg; Runtime: ~4 hr. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes ATOUN MODEL Y?
ATOUN MODEL Y is made by ATOUN, based in Nara, Japan, founded in 2003.
Where is ATOUN MODEL Y deployed?
3 verified deployments of ATOUN MODEL Y are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Hong Kong, Singapore, Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan.
Can you buy ATOUN MODEL Y?
ATOUN MODEL Y is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to ATOUN MODEL Y?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to ATOUN MODEL Y include Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, WALKBOT, Angel Walking Assist Exoskeleton.
How does ATOUN MODEL Y compare to Cyberdyne HAL?
ATOUN MODEL Y and Cyberdyne HAL (Cyberdyne · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. ATOUN MODEL Y has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is ATOUN MODEL Y a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, ATOUN MODEL Y ranks in roughly the top 7% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is ATOUN MODEL Y's maturity stage?
ATOUN MODEL Y is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is ATOUN MODEL Y safe?
ATOUN MODEL Y has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the ATOUN Model Y exoskeleton?
The ATOUN Model Y (by Panasonic/ATOUN) is an occupational powered hip exoskeleton designed to assist workers with lifting heavy objects. ATOUN pursued assist control methods accounting for individual differences in walking patterns. Note: ATOUN Inc. was dissolved, with a notice of dissolution filed.
Exoskeleton Report: ATOUN dissolution Panasonic: ATOUN CES debut
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: exoskeleton

Sources by quality tier

2
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for ATOUN MODEL Y.

Recent coverage

ATOUN MODEL Y in third-party press

Notice of Dissolution of ATOUN Inc - Exoskeleton Report

Apr 22, 2022

Paralympics wins with Panasonic Robots - ABILITY Magazine

Oct 26, 2021

Powerful, Transformable Robotic Suit Was Built to Help You Carry Heavy Objects - autoevolution

Sep 28, 2021