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Rex Bionics REX

Powered hands-free exoskeleton for supervised rehab: self-supporting (no crutches/walker), leaving arms free for exercises.

Track Rex Bionics REX
Manufacturer
Rex Bionics
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Website
rexbionics.com ↗

Overview

Powered hands-free exoskeleton for supervised rehab: self-supporting (no crutches/walker), leaving arms free for exercises. Movement generated by 10 custom linear actuators managed by 27 onboard microprocessors; suitable for users with reduced upper-limb strength.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
Verified deployments
None on file
Sources on file
2 sources, view all

No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Robot

REX is a hands-free robotic exoskeleton for supervised clinical rehab.

Technology

Driven by 10 linear actuators managed by 27 onboard microprocessors.

REX design feature

Hands-free operation requiring no crutches or walker.

Founders

Richard Little, Robert Irving

Product

REX robotic exoskeleton for wheelchair users

Application

Rehabilitation, mobility for spinal cord injury patients

Listed on

AIM (London Stock Exchange)

Specs

Use

medical rehab (supervised)

Control

onboard microprocessor-driven, hands-free

Powered

yes (10 linear actuators)

Body region

full-body lower-limb (self-balancing)

Availability

commercial (clinical)

Data & sources

Web sources

2

2 sources backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Rex Bionics REX. 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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Rex Bionics REX on the deployment map

Where Rex Bionics REX 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.

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Supply chain (1)

Actuators & motors

  • maxon Groupmaxon RE 40 brushed DC motors (10 units, historical generation); current generation uses custom-designed linear actuatorssupplies

Suppliers appear here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Rex Bionics REX.

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

Sources (2)

  1. https://newatlas.com/rex-robotic-exoskeleton/15736/
  2. https://www.rexbionics.com/

Common questions

What is Rex Bionics REX?
Powered hands-free exoskeleton for supervised rehab: self-supporting (no crutches/walker), leaving arms free for exercises. Movement generated by 10 custom linear actuators managed by 27 onboard microprocessors; suitable for users with reduced upper-limb strength.
How much does Rex Bionics REX cost?
Rex Bionics REX's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Rex Bionics REX from Rex Bionics. 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 Rex Bionics REX actually deployed in the real world?
Rex Bionics REX is recorded at the commercial stage, but DEPLOY has no deployment verified at a named site yet; vendor deployment claims are not independently confirmed here. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Rex Bionics REX?
Rex Bionics REX is made by Rex Bionics, based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2007.
Can you buy Rex Bionics REX?
Rex Bionics REX is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
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: active

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 Rex Bionics REX.

Recent coverage

Rex Bionics REX in third-party press

10 Exoskeletons That Could Soon Change Our Lives! - Fossbytes

Apr 22, 2025

How REX is upping the ante in neuro-rehab - NR Times

Jan 10, 2023

Clinical Test of Rex Robotic Device as Rehabilitation Aid for MS Patients Starting in UK - Multiple Sclerosis News Today

Mar 14, 2017