BD Rowa Vmax vs Ekso
Side-by-side comparison of BD Rowa Vmax (BD Rowa) and Ekso (Ekso Bionics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BD Rowa VmaxGermany
- EksoUnited States
Year First Available
- BD Rowa Vmax—
- Ekso2010
Verified Deployments
- BD Rowa Vmax0 Deployments
- Ekso0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- BD Rowa VmaxContact for quote
- Ekso$130,000 USD
Availability Status
- BD Rowa VmaxACTIVE
- EksoACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- BD Rowa Vmax—
- Ekso0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- BD Rowa Vmax—
- Eksofully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $130,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | BD Rowa Vmax | Ekso |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $130,000 |
| Payback period | — | 31.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $120,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +92% |
BD Rowa Vmax has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes BD Rowa Vmax and Ekso?
BD Rowa Vmax is made by BD Rowa, based in DE. Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US.
How do BD Rowa Vmax and Ekso compare on the Robo Score?
BD Rowa Vmax scores 57.6 on the Robo Score. Ekso scores 65.9. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BD Rowa Vmax and Ekso in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Surgical Medical on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BD Rowa Vmax and Ekso?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.
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About this comparison
BD Rowa Vmax vs Ekso compares two robots in the surgical-medical category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.