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Roam Robotics Ascend

exoskeletoncommercialby Roam Robotics

Powered knee exoskeleton using pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation with responsive variable-torque control (~50% of normal knee power); ~2.5 lb.

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Manufacturer
Roam Robotics
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1
Website
roamrobotics.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Roam Robotics Ascend, a exoskeleton by Roam Robotics (commercial): 1 verified deployment on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Powered knee exoskeleton using pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation with responsive variable-torque control (~50% of normal knee power); ~2.5 lb. FDA Class I, with a Medicare reimbursement code. (Roam's Elevate is a skiing variant on the same powered platform.)

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Founded

Founded in 2013 by Tim Swift, an early Ekso designer.

Technology

Uses pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation, powered rather than passive springs.

Product

Ascend is an FDA-cleared knee orthosis.

Product

Elevate is a skiing exoskeleton.

Specs

Use

medical (knee OA/instability)

Control

responsive variable-torque

Powered

yes (pneumatic actuation)

Regulatory

FDA Class I

Body region

bilateral knees

Availability

commercial

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Roam Robotics Ascend. 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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Deployments (1)

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Roam Robotics Ascend.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://www.ascend.health/
  2. https://www.roamrobotics.com/

Common questions

What is Roam Robotics Ascend?
Powered knee exoskeleton using pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation with responsive variable-torque control (~50% of normal knee power); ~2.5 lb. FDA Class I, with a Medicare reimbursement code. (Roam's Elevate is a skiing variant on the same powered platform.)
How much does Roam Robotics Ascend cost?
Roam Robotics Ascend's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Roam Robotics Ascend from Roam Robotics. 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 Roam Robotics Ascend actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Roam Robotics Ascend 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 Roam Robotics Ascend?
Roam Robotics Ascend is made by Roam Robotics, based in USA, founded in 2013.
Where is Roam Robotics Ascend deployed?
1 verified deployment of Roam Robotics Ascend is on the DEPLOY registry, including at San Francisco, USA.
Can you buy Roam Robotics Ascend?
Roam Robotics Ascend 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 Roam Robotics Ascend?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Roam Robotics Ascend include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Roam Robotics Ascend compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Roam Robotics Ascend and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Roam Robotics Ascend has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Roam Robotics Ascend a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Roam Robotics Ascend ranks in roughly the top 75% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Roam Robotics Ascend's maturity stage?
Roam Robotics Ascend 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 Roam Robotics Ascend safe?
Roam Robotics Ascend 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.
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
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Unclassified source

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Methodology surface for Roam Robotics Ascend.

Recent coverage

Roam Robotics Ascend in third-party press

Roam partners with VA to test robotic knee brace - The Robot Report

Dec 9, 2021

Robotic Knee Brace Could Be A Game Changer For Millions With Osteoarthritis - Iowa Public Radio

Aug 10, 2021

Robotic Brace Could Mean the End of Knee Replacement Surgery for Some - PCMag

Jul 29, 2021