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Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton

exoskeletonprototypeby Zhiyuan Research Institute

2.5-kg AI-powered hip exoskeleton with gait prediction for consumer walking assistance.

Track Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton
Manufacturer
Zhiyuan Research Institute
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton, a exoskeleton by Zhiyuan Research Institute (prototype). 1 source back the record.

Overview

2.5-kg AI-powered hip exoskeleton with gait prediction for consumer walking assistance. It is a robotic system designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Form Factor: exoskeleton, Maturity: prototype.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
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

Form Factor

exoskeleton

Maturity

prototype

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Zhiyuan Hip 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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Recent activity

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

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton.

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

Sources (1)

  1. https://www.facebook.com/Hangzhoufeel/posts/a-25-kg-ai-powered-hip-exoskeleton-developed-by-hangzhou-zhiyuan-research-instit/1087886696712169/

Common questions

What is Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton?
2.5-kg AI-powered hip exoskeleton with gait prediction for consumer walking assistance. It is a robotic system designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Form Factor: exoskeleton, Maturity: prototype.
How much does Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton cost?
Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton from Zhiyuan Research Institute. 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 Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton actually deployed in the real world?
Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton?
Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton is made by Zhiyuan Research Institute, based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2023.
Can you buy Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton?
Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton ranks in roughly the top 96% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton's maturity stage?
Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton deployed?
No verified deployments of Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton 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 Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton safe?
Zhiyuan Hip 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 · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: exoskeleton

Sources by quality tier

1
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Unclassified source

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

Methodology surface for Zhiyuan Hip Exoskeleton.