Exoskeletons for businesses
Wearable systems that support the back, shoulders or legs at work or in rehabilitation.
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About the category
What it is and what it is for
Exoskeletons are worn on the body and relieve specific muscle groups — passively via springs or actively via motors and sensors. Industrial models assist with lifting or overhead work; medical exoskeletons help people walk in rehabilitation. Medical systems are medical devices and follow their own rules.
Typical uses in business
- Easing lifting and carrying in logistics, warehousing and production.
- Making overhead work easier in assembly and trades.
- Gait training in clinics and rehabilitation centres.
- Supporting care staff when repositioning patients.
What businesses should check before buying
- Fit and comfort for different body sizes over a full shift.
- Which movement is supported and whether it matches the actual task.
- Medical or industrial: check approval and intended purpose.
- Hygiene, battery life, data collection and works-council co-determination.
Integration & effortEffort: low
There is little to integrate technically; acceptance is what counts: trials with employees, instruction, hygiene and charging concept. If an active system records movement data, involve data protection and the works council early. Medical exoskeletons are usually introduced with staff training by the manufacturer.
In the catalogue
Exoskeletons: 4 products at a glance
Details according to the manufacturers. Order: products with a guide price first, then by name. Partners get no preference.
| Product | Manufacturer | Country | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYBERDYNE wearable robotsWearable robotic systems from CYBERDYNE for medical applications, care and physical support at work. | CYBERDYNE | Japan | on request |
| Ekso Indego PersonalMedical exoskeleton from Ekso Bionics for personal use by people with walking impairments. | Ekso Bionics | United States | on request |
| EksoNR / EksoWorksEkso Bionics exoskeletons for neurorehabilitation in clinics (EksoNR) and overhead work in industry (EksoWorks). | Ekso Bionics | United States | on request |
| Exia (AI exoskeleton)AI-powered exoskeleton from German Bionic to support lifting work in logistics and care. | German Bionic | Germany | on request |
Guide prices: non-binding, rounded, excl. VAT, shipping and duties. Listed does not mean partner.
Software that fits
- OpenSim (opens in a new tab)Open source · Apache-2.0Biomechanics simulation from Stanford University for assessing load and support on the body.
Operating and analysis software is usually supplied by the manufacturer.
Licence details without guarantee — the project’s own licence is authoritative. We can set up and integrate it for you at a fixed price.
Research
Related reports
There is no dedicated report on this category yet.
FAQ
Questions about Exoskeletons
- How much do products in “Exoskeletons” cost?
- For the 4 products in this category in the OROBO catalogue we have no public guide price; quotes are available on request only. We obtain them for you — only the seller’s quote is binding.
- Which manufacturers does OROBO list for “Exoskeletons”?
- In this category OROBO lists 3 manufacturers from 3 countries: Germany (1), Japan (1), United States (1). In the catalogue: CYBERDYNE, Ekso Bionics, German Bionic. OROBO currently has no partner agreement with any of these manufacturers — listed does not mean partner.
- Does OROBO sell these products itself?
- No. OROBO brokers and does not sell anything itself. We check your need and intended use, screen buyer and seller against the EU and US sanctions lists and obtain the quote from the manufacturer or its dealer. Contract, payment, delivery and warranty run directly between you and the seller. Brokering is free for you; for now we broker for buyers in the EU, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- What does OROBO need for a request?
- Quantity, goal and timing — and a budget if you know it. The hardware advisor helps you find the right class of hardware in a few steps. Requests are free and without obligation; your contact details only go to the seller with your consent.
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Product details and prices come from manufacturers’ public information (as of 3 Nov 2026, foreign currencies converted at the ECB rate). Prices are non-binding, rounded guide values excluding VAT, shipping and duties; only the seller’s quote is binding. Category texts are general information and do not replace a case-by-case assessment.