Ekso vs HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)

Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) (Cyberdyne) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Ekso65.9

HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)63.2

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

EksoUnited States
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)Japan

Year First Available

Ekso2010
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)—

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Ekso$130,000 USD
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)Contact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Ekso—
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)4.5 hrs

Availability Status

EksoACTIVE
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

Ekso0.5 m/s
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)—

Autonomy Level

Eksofully autonomous
HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)—

	Eksosurgical-medicalEkso Bionics 65.9Robo Score	HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)surgical-medicalCyberdyne 63.2Robo Score
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)	—	4.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed (values differ)	0.5 m/s	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	fully autonomous	—

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Ekso	HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)
Investment	$130,000	No price
Payback period	31.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$120,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+92%	—

HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) 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 LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)?

Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP.

How do Ekso and HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) compare on the Robo Score?

Ekso scores 65.9 on the Robo Score. HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) scores 63.2. 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 LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) 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 LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02)?

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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Ekso vs HAL LUMBAR TYPE FOR WELL-BEING (FB02) 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.