#12 of 55 ranked Exoskeleton robots (91 listed)
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Overview
The EksoVest is an unpowered, adjustable exoskeleton vest designed to assist workers performing overhead tasks. It provides up to 15 pounds of lift assistance per arm, reducing muscle fatigue and the risk of shoulder injuries. Developed by Ekso Bionics, it was famously adopted by Ford after extensive testing across multiple plants worldwide and also trialed by Boeing.
Flagship features
- Largest order of industrial exoskeletons placed at launch (75 units)
- United Automobile Workers Union funded initial trial
- Ford reported cost of ~$0.12/hour/employee over 3-year lifespan
- Boeing tested for wiring/assembly tasks on aircraft
- Passive (unpowered) design with no battery
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 4.3 kg
- 2017
- US$5,000
- Active
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Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- overhead assembly,automotive assembly
- industrial overhead
- automotive,aerospace,manufacturing
- indoor
Buying & support4
- 5-10K
- purchase
- Deployment Count
- 75
- Availability Status
- available
Other details9
- Load Path
- shoulder
- Mobile App
- none
- Assist Mode
- passive
- Body Coverage
- upper body
- Sizes Offered
- custom
- Donning Assist
- solo
- Joints Actuated
- shoulder
- Max Lift Assist Kg
- 6.8
- Lift Assistance Per Arm Lbs
- 15
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Jan 2026MilestoneEkso Bionics webinar introduces BalanceTutor
- Dec 2025PartnershipEkso Bionics becomes U.S. distributor for BalanceTutor
- 2024LaunchEVO industrial exoskeleton announced
- 2024PartnershipShepherd Center and Ekso Bionics partnership announced
- Apr 2024DeploymentSoldierStrong donation ceremony for Ekso Indego Therapy
- Apr 2024MilestoneCMS finalizes reimbursement rate for Ekso Indego Personal
- 2023PartnershipShepherd Center partnership for Ekso devices
- Jan 2018LaunchFDA clearance for Ekso Indego predicate device
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Ekso Bionics in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the EksoVest?
- The EksoVest is developed by Ekso Bionics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the EksoVest?
- The EksoVest is a Exoskeleton made by Ekso Bionics.
- How much does the EksoVest cost?
- The EksoVest is listed at US$5,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Ekso Bionics. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the EksoVest launched?
- The EksoVest was launched in 2017.
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