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Robot model

Lockheed Martin ONYX

Powered lower-limb military load-augmentation exoskeleton (electro-mechanical knee actuators, AI movement prediction; B-TEMIA dermoskeleton-licensed).

Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Lockheed Martin ONYX, a exoskeleton by Lockheed Martin (research). 3 sources back the record.

Overview

Powered lower-limb military load-augmentation exoskeleton (electro-mechanical knee actuators, AI movement prediction; B-TEMIA dermoskeleton-licensed). Reduces soldier exertion under load. Honest status: development/evaluation under a US Army agreement (2018); no public deployment updates since ~2019 - not in general service.

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

ONYX powered lower-limb military load-augmentation exoskeleton

Technology

Developed under license from B-TEMIA's dermoskeleton technology

Specs

Use

military (load augmentation)

Control

AI movement prediction, torque-on-demand

Powered

yes (electro-mechanical, AI-predicted torque)

Runtime

8 h

Weight kg

9

Body region

bilateral legs

Availability

development / evaluation (not in general service)

Data & sources

Web sources

3

3 sources backing this record.View all →

Pricing

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

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

  • Record createdJun 6, 2026

    Added to the verified registry

  • Iran captured a US RQ-170 Sentinel stealth surveillance drone largely intact (2011)

Full change history →

Safety record

1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Dec 2011.

serious
1

Most recent: Dec 2011

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Incidents affecting Lockheed Martin ONYX (1)

Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (3)

  1. https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2018-11-29-Lockheed-Martin-Secures-U-S-Army-Exoskeleton-Development-Agreement
  2. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html
  3. https://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/power-move-onyx-exoskeleton/

Common questions

What is Lockheed Martin ONYX?
Powered lower-limb military load-augmentation exoskeleton (electro-mechanical knee actuators, AI movement prediction; B-TEMIA dermoskeleton-licensed). Reduces soldier exertion under load. Honest status: development/evaluation under a US Army agreement (2018); no public deployment updates since ~2019 - not in general service.
How much does Lockheed Martin ONYX cost?
Lockheed Martin ONYX's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Lockheed Martin ONYX from Lockheed Martin. 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 Lockheed Martin ONYX actually deployed in the real world?
Lockheed Martin ONYX 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 Lockheed Martin ONYX?
Lockheed Martin ONYX's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 8 h; Weight: 9 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Lockheed Martin ONYX?
Lockheed Martin ONYX is made by Lockheed Martin, based in Bethesda, MD, founded in 1912.
Can you buy Lockheed Martin ONYX?
Lockheed Martin ONYX is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Lockheed Martin ONYX?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Lockheed Martin ONYX include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Lockheed Martin ONYX compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Lockheed Martin ONYX and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Lockheed Martin ONYX has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Lockheed Martin ONYX a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Lockheed Martin ONYX ranks in roughly the top 7% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Lockheed Martin ONYX's maturity stage?
Lockheed Martin ONYX 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 Lockheed Martin ONYX deployed?
No verified deployments of Lockheed Martin ONYX 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 Lockheed Martin ONYX safe?
Lockheed Martin ONYX has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Dec 2011. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 3 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

3
unclassified
Unclassified source

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

Methodology surface for Lockheed Martin ONYX.

Recent coverage

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