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Rex Bionics REX

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

Manufacturer
Rex Bionics
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
4

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Rex Bionics REX, a exoskeleton by Rex Bionics (commercial): 4 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

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.)
Sources on file
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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

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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.

Deployments (4)

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Recent activity

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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

1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: May 2016.

serious
1

Most recent: May 2016

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

Incidents affecting Rex Bionics REX (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 (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?
Yes. Rex Bionics REX 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 Rex Bionics REX?
Rex Bionics REX is made by Rex Bionics, based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2003.
Where is Rex Bionics REX deployed?
4 verified deployments of Rex Bionics REX are on the DEPLOY registry, including at London, United Kingdom, Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand, Oceania.
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.
What are alternatives to Rex Bionics REX?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Rex Bionics REX include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Rex Bionics REX compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Rex Bionics REX and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Rex Bionics REX has 4 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Rex Bionics REX a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Rex Bionics REX ranks in roughly the top 34% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Rex Bionics REX's maturity stage?
Rex Bionics REX 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 Rex Bionics REX safe?
Rex Bionics REX has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: May 2016. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
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