Exia vs X-ble Shoulder
Side-by-side comparison of Exia (German Bionic) and X-ble Shoulder (Hyundai Motor Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExiaGermany
- X-ble ShoulderSouth Korea
Year First Available
- Exia2025
- X-ble Shoulder2024
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Exia6 hrs
- X-ble Shoulder—
Availability Status
- ExiaACTIVE
- X-ble ShoulderACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Exia—
- X-ble Shoulder3.7 kg
IP Rating
- ExiaIP54
- X-ble Shoulder—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 3.7 kg |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Reach, Max Speed, 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 | Exia | X-ble Shoulder |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Exia, X-ble Shoulder 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 Exia and X-ble Shoulder?
Exia is made by German Bionic, based in DE. X-ble Shoulder is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR.
When were Exia and X-ble Shoulder launched?
Exia launched in 2025. X-ble Shoulder launched in 2024.
How do Exia and X-ble Shoulder compare on the Robo Score?
Exia scores 47.2 on the Robo Score. X-ble Shoulder scores 64.8. 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 Exia and X-ble Shoulder 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 Exia and X-ble Shoulder?
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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About this comparison
Exia vs X-ble Shoulder 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 Score is calculated.