Robot model
German Bionic Cray X
Powered (motor-driven), AI-controlled back-support exosuit for industrial lifting; 5th generation adds active walking assistance.
- Manufacturer
- German Bionic
- Form factor
- exoskeleton
- Maturity
- commercial
- Lifecycle
- paused
- Deployments
- 5
pausedPaused. Operational suspension reported by the operator or manufacturer.
Overview
Powered (motor-driven), AI-controlled back-support exosuit for industrial lifting; 5th generation adds active walking assistance. Powered active assist. lifecycle=paused: German Bionic filed for bankruptcy November 2025, so continuity is uncertain (honest status).
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
- Verified deployments
- 5 deployments on file
- Sources on file
- 2 sources, view all
Key facts
Type
Specs
Use
Control
Powered
Regulatory
Body region
Availability
Data & sources
Web sources
2
2 sources backing this record.View all →
Pricing
No verified price is on record for German Bionic Cray X. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (5)
DPD Germany deployed Cray X exoskeletons at Leupoldsgrun logistics center as part of long-term test.
DPD Germany deployed Cray X exoskeletons at Duisburg logistics center as part of long-term test.
DPD Germany deployed Cray X exoskeletons at its Malsch parcel center near Karlsruhe, following a successful two-month pilot.
DACHSER tested German Bionic Cray X exoskeletons at its Magdeburg logistics center in spring 2022.
- German Bionic Cray X at Stuttgart, Germanyoperational
German Bionic Cray-X exoskeleton deployed at logistics and distribution centers in Stuttgart region.
German Bionic Cray X on the deployment map
Where German Bionic Cray X is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 6, 2026
German Bionic Cray X exoskeleton
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedAug 11, 2022
at Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedNov 22, 2021
at Malsch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedNov 22, 2021
at Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Deployment-verified media (1)
German Bionic's walkthrough of the fifth-generation Cray X powered back-support industrial exoskeleton in a manual-handling context. An operator-worn rigid exoskeleton providing motorized lift assist to the lower back, with connectivity and analytics.
From deployment: Stuttgart, Germany
Safety record
No incidents on record for German Bionic Cray X.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (2)
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/german-bionic-launches-5th-generation-cray-x-smart-ai-powered-exoskeleton-with-active-walking-assistance-outdoor-capabilities-and-other-pioneering-technologies-301442646.html
- https://www.engadget.com/german-bionic-debuts-its-lightest-powered-exosuit-to-date-at-ces-2023-133049208.html
Common questions
- What is German Bionic Cray X?
- Powered (motor-driven), AI-controlled back-support exosuit for industrial lifting; 5th generation adds active walking assistance. Powered active assist. lifecycle=paused: German Bionic filed for bankruptcy November 2025, so continuity is uncertain (honest status).
- How much does German Bionic Cray X cost?
- German Bionic Cray X's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for German Bionic Cray X from German Bionic. 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 German Bionic Cray X actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. German Bionic Cray X 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.
- Who makes German Bionic Cray X?
- German Bionic Cray X is made by German Bionic, based in Augsburg, Germany, founded in 2017.
- Where is German Bionic Cray X deployed?
- 5 verified deployments of German Bionic Cray X are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Leupoldsgrun, Bavaria, Germany, Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Malsch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- Can you buy German Bionic Cray X?
- German Bionic Cray X is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
- What are alternatives to German Bionic Cray X?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to German Bionic Cray X include Cyberdyne HAL, EksoNR, ReWalk 7, B-TEMIA Keeogo.
- How does German Bionic Cray X compare to Cyberdyne HAL?
- German Bionic Cray X and Cyberdyne HAL (Cyberdyne · 4 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. German Bionic Cray X has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is German Bionic Cray X a top exoskeleton?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, German Bionic Cray X ranks in roughly the top 8% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
- What is German Bionic Cray X's maturity stage?
- German Bionic Cray X is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
- Is German Bionic Cray X still being made?
- German Bionic Cray X is currently paused on the DEPLOY registry: operations are suspended but expected to resume.
- Is German Bionic Cray X safe?
- German Bionic Cray X 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.
- How much does the German Bionic Cray X exoskeleton cost?
- The German Bionic Cray X provides up to 30 kg (66 lb) of lifting support for the lower back and active support for two body regions. Pricing is enterprise quote-only and not publicly disclosed. The Cray X is deployed at companies including Curry's UK warehouse. German Bionic also offers the Apogee model.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: commercial
Lifecycle: paused
Architectural position
Cohort: exoskeleton
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for German Bionic Cray X.Recent coverage
German Bionic Cray X in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning German Bionic Cray X from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/german-bionic-cray-x.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/acb3b9f9-0ebe-4f01-a932-858d929276c6
- Revision history: /models/german-bionic-cray-x/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
German Bionic Cray X draws attention at the 8th percentile but verifies reality at the 96th percentile among exoskeletons. Hype Gap -88.5, 11th widest among exoskeletons.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
Signal flags
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