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MAX Industrial Exoskeleton

SuitX (US Bionics), a spin-off from UC Berkeley, developed the MAX (Modular Agility eXoskeleton), a modular industrial exoskeleton consisting of separate back,…

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Manufacturer
SuitX (US Bionics)
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1
Website
suitx.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies MAX Industrial Exoskeleton, a exoskeleton by SuitX (US Bionics) (research): 1 verified deployment on record. 3 sources back the record.

Overview

SuitX (US Bionics), a spin-off from UC Berkeley, developed the MAX (Modular Agility eXoskeleton), a modular industrial exoskeleton consisting of separate back, hip, and leg support units that can be worn individually or in combination. MAX is designed to reduce musculoskeletal strain and injury risk for workers in warehousing, construction, and manufacturing tasks. SuitX was acquired by Ottobock in 2021.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
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Key facts

Form factor

exoskeleton

Maker

SuitX (US Bionics)

Modules

3

Use case count

3

Specs

Modules

3

Runtime

4 h

Max speed

1.1 m/s

Use case count

3

Data & sources

News coverage

1

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for MAX Industrial Exoskeleton. 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 MAX Industrial Exoskeleton.

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Sources (3)

  1. MAX Industrial Exoskeleton: SuitX · https://www.suitx.com/max
  2. https://www.ottobock.com/
  3. https://www.therobotreport.com/suitx-phoenix-exoskeleton-is-lightweight-and-affordable/

Common questions

What is MAX Industrial Exoskeleton?
SuitX (US Bionics), a spin-off from UC Berkeley, developed the MAX (Modular Agility eXoskeleton), a modular industrial exoskeleton consisting of separate back, hip, and leg support units that can be worn individually or in combination. MAX is designed to reduce musculoskeletal strain and injury risk for workers in warehousing, construction, and manufacturing tasks. SuitX was acquired by Ottobock in 2021.
How much does MAX Industrial Exoskeleton cost?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for MAX Industrial Exoskeleton from SuitX (US 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 MAX Industrial Exoskeleton actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. MAX Industrial Exoskeleton 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.
What are the specs of MAX Industrial Exoskeleton?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 4 h; Max speed: 1.1 m/s. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes MAX Industrial Exoskeleton?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton is made by SuitX (US Bionics), based in Berkeley, CA, USA, founded in 2011.
Where is MAX Industrial Exoskeleton deployed?
1 verified deployment of MAX Industrial Exoskeleton is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Multiple, Global.
Can you buy MAX Industrial Exoskeleton?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to MAX Industrial Exoskeleton?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to MAX Industrial Exoskeleton include Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, WALKBOT, Angel Walking Assist Exoskeleton.
How does MAX Industrial Exoskeleton compare to Cyberdyne HAL?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton and Cyberdyne HAL (Cyberdyne · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. MAX Industrial Exoskeleton has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is MAX Industrial Exoskeleton a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, MAX Industrial Exoskeleton ranks in roughly the top 33% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is MAX Industrial Exoskeleton's maturity stage?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton 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.
Is MAX Industrial Exoskeleton safe?
MAX Industrial Exoskeleton 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 · 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

2
unclassified
Unclassified source
1
secondary-trade-publication
Trade publication

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

Methodology surface for MAX Industrial Exoskeleton.

Recent coverage

MAX Industrial Exoskeleton in third-party press

Anthropomorphic Robot Inertial Sensor Market Growth Outlook to 2035: Humanoid Robotics and Safety Standards Fuel Demand - News and Statistics - IndexBox

Jun 14, 2026

Ottobock Acquires Exoskeleton Specialist suitX

Nov 3, 2021

Bionic construction worker: robotic exoskeleton coming in 2020 - Archinect

Dec 14, 2018