Ekso vs REX
Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and REX (Rex Bionics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EksoUnited States
- REXNZ
Year First Available
- Ekso2010
- REX—
Verified Deployments
- Ekso0 Deployments
- REX0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ekso$130,000
- REXContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ekso—
- REX1 hrs
Availability Status
- EksoACTIVE
- REXACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Ekso0.5 m/s
- REX—
Autonomy Level
- Eksofully autonomous
- REX—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | NZ |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $130,000 | 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 | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ekso and REX?
Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. REX is made by Rex Bionics, based in NZ.
How do Ekso and REX compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ekso scores 33/100. REX scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ekso and REX 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 REX?
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 REX 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.