Ekso Indego Therapy vs X-ble MEX
Side-by-side comparison of Ekso Indego Therapy (Ekso Bionics) and X-ble MEX (Hyundai Motor Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ekso Indego TherapyUnited States
- X-ble MEXSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Ekso Indego Therapy2016
- X-ble MEX2023
Verified Deployments
- Ekso Indego Therapy0 Deployments
- X-ble MEX0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ekso Indego Therapy6 hrs
- X-ble MEX—
Availability Status
- Ekso Indego TherapyACTIVE
- X-ble MEXACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Ekso Indego Therapy—
- X-ble MEX100 kg
Max Speed
- Ekso Indego Therapy—
- X-ble MEX1.2 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 100 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, 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 | X-ble MEX |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Ekso Indego Therapy, X-ble MEX have 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 X-ble MEX?
Ekso Indego Therapy is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. X-ble MEX is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR.
When were Ekso Indego Therapy and X-ble MEX launched?
Ekso Indego Therapy launched in 2016. X-ble MEX launched in 2023.
How do Ekso Indego Therapy and X-ble MEX compare on the Robo Index?
Ekso Indego Therapy grades AA on the Robo Index. X-ble MEX 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 X-ble MEX 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 X-ble MEX?
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 X-ble MEX 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.