Ekso Indego Therapy vs Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Ekso Indego Therapy (Ekso Bionics) and Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot (Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ekso Indego TherapyUnited States
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton RobotChina
Year First Available
- Ekso Indego Therapy2016
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Ekso Indego Therapy0 Deployments
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ekso Indego TherapyContact for quote
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot$135,700 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ekso Indego Therapy6 hrs
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot—
Availability Status
- Ekso Indego TherapyACTIVE
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton RobotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Ekso Indego Therapy—
- Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot4.4 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $135,700 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 4.4 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | Ekso Indego Therapy | Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $135,700 |
| Payback period | — | 32.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $114,300 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +84% |
Ekso Indego Therapy 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 Ekso Indego Therapy and Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot?
Ekso Indego Therapy is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot is made by Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Ekso Indego Therapy and Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Ekso Indego Therapy grades AA on the Robo Index. Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ekso Indego Therapy and Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Exoskeleton on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Exoskeleton robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Exoskeleton TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost and payback of an industrial exoskeleton program.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ekso Indego Therapy and Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The exoskeleton vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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Ekso Indego Therapy vs Muka-M4 Exoskeleton Robot compares two robots in the exoskeleton category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.