Ekso vs Toumai® MT-1000 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and Toumai® MT-1000 Pro (MicroPort MedBot (Group) Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EksoUnited States
- Toumai® MT-1000 ProChina
Year First Available
- Ekso2010
- Toumai® MT-1000 Pro2022
Verified Deployments
- Ekso0 Deployments
- Toumai® MT-1000 Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ekso$130,000 USD
- Toumai® MT-1000 ProContact for quote
Availability Status
- EksoACTIVE
- Toumai® MT-1000 ProACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Ekso0.5 m/s
- Toumai® MT-1000 Pro—
Autonomy Level
- Eksofully autonomous
- Toumai® MT-1000 Pro—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $130,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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 | Toumai® MT-1000 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $130,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 31.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $120,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +92% | — |
Toumai® MT-1000 Pro 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 Toumai® MT-1000 Pro?
Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. Toumai® MT-1000 Pro is made by MicroPort MedBot (Group) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Ekso and Toumai® MT-1000 Pro launched?
Ekso launched in 2010. Toumai® MT-1000 Pro launched in 2022.
How do Ekso and Toumai® MT-1000 Pro compare on the Robo Index?
Ekso grades AA on the Robo Index. Toumai® MT-1000 Pro grades B. 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 and Toumai® MT-1000 Pro 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 Toumai® MT-1000 Pro?
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 Toumai® MT-1000 Pro 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 Index is calculated.