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ARKE

Bionik Laboratories' ARKE is a robotic lower-body exoskeleton that enables paraplegics and other wheelchair users to rehabilitate through walking; it adapts to…

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Manufacturer
Bionik Laboratories
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
bioniklabs.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies ARKE, a exoskeleton by Bionik Laboratories (research). 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Bionik Laboratories' ARKE is a robotic lower-body exoskeleton that enables paraplegics and other wheelchair users to rehabilitate through walking; it adapts to the patient's ability, gives real-time feedback to physiotherapists, and (in later generations) supports voice-activated modes.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Robot

Medical exoskeleton for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Technology

InMotion robotic therapy systems

Product

ARKE lower-body exoskeleton with AI and Amazon voice control

Partner

Wistron (powered exoskeleton development)

Specs

Class

rehabilitation lower-body exoskeleton

Users

paraplegic / wheelchair rehab

Runtime

1 h

Weight kg

14

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for ARKE. 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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Safety record

No incidents on record for ARKE.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.bioniklabs.com/research-development/arke/
  2. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/letterstransrobotics/article/1/2/024701/1223132/Toward-Commercial-Viability-of-Wearable

Common questions

What is ARKE?
Bionik Laboratories' ARKE is a robotic lower-body exoskeleton that enables paraplegics and other wheelchair users to rehabilitate through walking; it adapts to the patient's ability, gives real-time feedback to physiotherapists, and (in later generations) supports voice-activated modes.
How much does ARKE cost?
ARKE's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for ARKE from Bionik Laboratories. 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 ARKE actually deployed in the real world?
ARKE is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
What are the specs of ARKE?
ARKE's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 1 h; Weight: 14 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes ARKE?
ARKE is made by Bionik Laboratories, based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Can you buy ARKE?
ARKE is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to ARKE?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to ARKE include Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, WALKBOT, Angel Walking Assist Exoskeleton.
How does ARKE compare to Cyberdyne HAL?
ARKE and Cyberdyne HAL (Cyberdyne · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. ARKE has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is ARKE a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, ARKE ranks in roughly the top under 1% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is ARKE's maturity stage?
ARKE 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.
Where is ARKE deployed?
No verified deployments of ARKE are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is ARKE safe?
ARKE 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 Bionik Arke exoskeleton?
The Bionik Arke is a robotic exoskeleton used for stroke rehabilitation. Researchers have developed systems that virtually link therapists and stroke patients through robotic exoskeletons, allowing therapists to guide rehabilitation remotely. Robotic exoskeleton suits provide earlier mobility and restored independence for stroke survivors.
Northwestern: Exoskeleton therapy for stroke Ekso Bionics: Exoskeletons for stroke rehab
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 ARKE.

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