Global Scans · Exoskeleton · Weekly Summary

• The Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton has been impacted more severely by supply chain challenges and an XO Beta unit is now expected to be fully assembled in the first quarter of 2022. Sarcos Robotics
• Global exoskeleton revenues are expected to rise from $392m (£284m) in 2020 to $6.8bn in 2030. Podcast
• The exoskeleton of Starlink satellites surrounding Earth, invisible from the ground, will feel almost palpable, shifting with the whims of the richest person in the world, who controls it all. The Atlantic
• Having already won an award last year, German Bionic used the opportunity to release a new version of its back-support powered hip exoskeleton: the Apogee ULTRA, marketed as the World's Most Powerful mass-produced exoskeleton. Forbes
• Robotic exoskeleton technology has been with us for almost 60 years but the most recent advances in its composites base could see it being an integral part of missions to Mars in the 2030's. Institute of Materials
• Sarcos estimates that it will be able to produce between 300 and 500 commercial units of its Guardian XO exoskeleton and Guardian XT robotic system per year at its new facility. Sarcos Robotics
• Wandercraft is working toward FDA approval for the Personal Exoskeleton, with hopes of making it available to millions of wheelchair users in the U.S. and beyond. WFIN Local News - News, Sports and Weather
• Pilot clinical trials conducted in collaboration with Regency Hospital (India) and the University of Ulster (UK), have yielded exceptional results, showcasing the transformative potential of the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) - based Robotic Hand Exoskeleton. Daily Excelsior
• An FDA submission of a next-generation exoskeleton in Q1 2024 and possibly a clearance and launch in 2024 is expected. Medical Device Network
• Home Care Settings: The home care segment is rapidly growing, fueled by tele-rehabilitation and portable exoskeleton technologies, with an estimated CAGR of 28% from 2026 to 2030. Verified Market Reports
• By 2030, as one in five Americans nears retirement, AI technologies could act like a cognitive exoskeleton, augmenting the capabilities of seasoned professionals and preparing the younger generation for future success. / USA CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
• 1 robot per 3 seniors by 2030: Firms like Cyberdyne (makers of the HAL exoskeleton) are deploying 10,000 units annually to assist with mobility. Milao Haath
• The industry valuation of wearable exoskeleton robotics will reach USD 3.2 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 22%. Coolest Gadgets
• ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. has signed a contract partnership with a German private health insurance provider that will allow all qualifying spinal cord injury beneficiaries to apply for a ReWalk 6.0 exoskeleton system. Yahoo Finance
• The robotic hand exoskeleton is expected to be available to the public within three to five years. Medically Speaking
• Ankle exoskeletons that can help people extend their endurance are a step closer to reality with a new control algorithm, developed at the University of Michigan, that could enable future exoskeletons to automatically adapt to individual users and tasks. Tech Xplore
• Set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 39% between 2022 and 2030, exoskeletons will grow most rapidly, followed by logistics robots, which will grow at a 22% CAGR. Mining Technology
• We expect exoskeletons to be mandated by many industries and we also expect them to eventually be available to consumers in big box stores like Home Depot. E&T

Last updated: 12 October 2025