Ekso vs HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE
Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE (Cyberdyne) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EksoUnited States
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…Japan
Year First Available
- Ekso2010
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ekso$130,000 USD
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ekso—
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…1 hrs
Availability Status
- EksoACTIVE
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Ekso0.5 m/s
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…—
Autonomy Level
- Eksofully autonomous
- HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB…—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $130,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| 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: Verified Deployments, 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 | Ekso | HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB… |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $130,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 31.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $120,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +92% | — |
HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB… 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 and HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE?
Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP.
How do Ekso and HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE compare on the Robo Score?
Ekso scores 65.9 on the Robo Score. HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE scores 63.1. 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 Ekso and HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE 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 Ekso and HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE?
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
Ekso vs HAL FOR MEDICAL USE LOWER LIMB TYPE 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.