The EksoVest is a Exoskeleton developed by Ekso Bionics (United States), launched 2017, listed at $5,000 USD (unverified).
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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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Viability
Ekso Bionics webinar introduces BalanceTutor
Price
purchase
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Availability
Specifications
Category: Exoskeleton- Weight
- 4.3 kg
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- $5,000 USD
- Status
- active
Unverified — no source on record
Company profile
- Founded
- 2005
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- overhead assembly,automotive assembly
- Sub Category
- industrial overhead
- Industries Served
- automotive,aerospace,manufacturing
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Buying & support4
- Price Tier
- 5-10K
- Pricing Model
- 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
- Jan 2026MilestoneEkso Bionics webinar introduces BalanceTutor
- Dec 2025PartnershipEkso Bionics becomes U.S. distributor for BalanceTutor
- Apr 2024DeploymentSoldierStrong donation ceremony for Ekso Indego Therapy
- Apr 2024MilestoneCMS finalizes reimbursement rate for Ekso Indego Personal
- Jan 2018LaunchFDA clearance for Ekso Indego predicate device
- 2024LaunchEVO industrial exoskeleton announced
- 2024PartnershipShepherd Center and Ekso Bionics partnership announced
- 2023PartnershipShepherd Center partnership for Ekso devices
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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 $5,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Ekso Bionics — contact them for a quote.
- When was the EksoVest launched?
- The EksoVest was launched in 2017.
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