Key takeaways
- Top pick: Wandercraft, best for: Rehabilitation clinics treating spinal cord injury, stroke and MS. Wandercraft acquired Ekso Bionics, maker of the EksoNR rehabilitation exoskeleton, on 1 October 2026.
- Also near the top: Lifeward, best for: People with spinal cord injury who want to walk at home; and Cyberdyne, best for: Hospitals offering neurological rehabilitation.
- How it was ranked: 10 deep tech companies compared. Each verdict is below.
Best Exoskeleton Companies: Top 10 Ranked. Wandercraft ranks first, with a Lister Score of 96.7.
Wandercraft leads powered exoskeletons for rehabilitation globally, with its FDA-cleared Atalante X and the newly acquired Ekso Bionics line.
Lifeward's ReWalk is the most proven personal exoskeleton for home use,
Cyberdyne's HAL has a large clinical installed base, and
German Bionic is the strongest choice for powered lifting support at work.
Best Exoskeleton Companies in 2026, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  WandercraftWandercraft acquired Ekso Bionics, maker of the EksoNR rehabilitation exoskeleton, on 1 October 2026. | Rehabilitation clinics treating spinal cord injury, stroke and MS | 96.7 | Not public |
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| 2 |  LifewardAetna joined Humana and UnitedHealthcare in covering the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton for eligible Medicare Advantage members in February 2026. | People with spinal cord injury who want to walk at home | 95.4 | Not public |
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| 3 |  CyberdyneCyberdyne reports 558 medical HAL lower-limb units in operation in Japan and abroad at the end of March 2026. | Hospitals offering neurological rehabilitation | 94.2 | Not public |
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| 4 |  DIH (Hocoma)Lokomat combines a powered gait orthosis with body-weight support on a treadmill for repetitive walking practice. | Rehabilitation hospitals running intensive gait therapy | 92.9 | Custom |
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| 5 |  German BionicGerman Bionic unveiled Exia at CES 2025 as an exoskeleton that supports lifts of up to 80 pounds. | Warehouses and care providers reducing lifting strain | 91.5 | Custom |
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| 6 |  MyomoMedicare set fee-schedule rates for MyoPro of $33,480.90 and $65,871.74, depending on the model, from April 2024. | Patients with arm weakness after stroke or nerve injury | 90.1 | Not public |
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| 7 |  Angel RoboticsAngel Robotics brought its Angel Suit H10 walking-training robot to Vietnam in 2026, after entering Malaysia. | Rehabilitation hospitals in Korea and Southeast Asia | 88.8 | Not public |
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| 8 |  Verve MotionVerve Motion raised $20 million in a Series B round in December 2023. | Distribution centres reducing back injuries | 87.4 | Custom |
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| 9 |  FourierFourier Rehab showcased ExoMotus M4 updates at its GReAT Summit in Shanghai in May 2026. | Rehabilitation centres adding gait training robots | 86.0 | Not public |
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| 10 |  DephyDephy launched Sidekick at CES 2026 at $4,500, and it is HSA and FSA eligible. | Adults who want help walking longer distances | 84.7 | $4,500 |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
- Wandercraft (#1): Rehabilitation clinics treating spinal cord injury, stroke and MS
- Lifeward (#2): People with spinal cord injury who want to walk at home
- Cyberdyne (#3): Hospitals offering neurological rehabilitation
- DIH (Hocoma) (#4): Rehabilitation hospitals running intensive gait therapy
- German Bionic (#5): Warehouses and care providers reducing lifting strain
- Myomo (#6): Patients with arm weakness after stroke or nerve injury
- Angel Robotics (#7): Rehabilitation hospitals in Korea and Southeast Asia
- Verve Motion (#8): Distribution centres reducing back injuries
- Fourier (#9): Rehabilitation centres adding gait training robots
- Dephy (#10): Adults who want help walking longer distances
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
01
Self-balancing exoskeletons for rehab and personal use
Wandercraft, based in Paris, makes Atalante X, an FDA-cleared self-balancing exoskeleton for rehabilitation clinics, and Eve, a personal exoskeleton launching in the US. It raised $75 million in a Series D in June 2025.
PROS- Hands-free, self-balancing walking
- FDA clearance for a wide range of patients
CONS- Personal model only just reaching users
- Price not published
- Best for
- Rehabilitation clinics treating spinal cord injury, stroke and MS
- Where it falls short
- The personal model is only just reaching users, and the price is not published.
- Pick something else if
- you need a known price or immediate availability.
96.7
02
ReWalk personal exoskeletons
Lifeward, formerly ReWalk Robotics, makes the ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton, which lets people with spinal cord injury stand and walk at home and in the community. It is listed on Nasdaq.
PROS- Long track record of home use
- Growing insurance coverage in the US
CONS- Needs crutches for balance
- Price not published
- Best for
- People with spinal cord injury who want to walk at home
- Where it falls short
- Buyers must use crutches for balance while using the device.
- Pick something else if
- you cannot use assistive walking devices.
95.4
03
HAL medical exoskeletons
Cyberdyne, based in Tsukuba, Japan, makes HAL, a powered exoskeleton that reads the wearer's nerve signals to assist movement, used in rehabilitation for lower limbs, single joints and the lower back. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
PROS- Large clinical installed base
- FDA cleared and CE marked models
CONS- Mainly used in clinics rather than at home
- Price not published
- Best for
- Hospitals offering neurological rehabilitation
- Where it falls short
- It is mainly used in clinics rather than at home.
- Pick something else if
- you need home use.
94.2
04
Lokomat robotic gait training
DIH owns Hocoma, the Swiss rehabilitation brand behind Lokomat, a robotic gait trainer with an electrically powered, computer-controlled leg orthosis used over a treadmill, and the Armeo range for arm therapy.
PROS- Widely used in rehabilitation hospitals
- Covers gait, balance and arm therapy
CONS- Stationary rather than wearable outside the clinic
- Large capital purchase
- Best for
- Rehabilitation hospitals running intensive gait therapy
- Where it falls short
- It is stationary rather than wearable outside the clinic.
- Pick something else if
- you need a portable solution for home use.
92.9
05
Powered back-support exoskeletons for work
German Bionic makes Apogee ULTRA and Exia, powered exoskeletons that support the lower back during lifting in logistics, manufacturing and care work. It was acquired by Archimedes Partners in 2026.
PROS- Powered rather than spring-based support
- Used across logistics and care
CONS- Recently changed ownership
- Price not published
- Best for
- Warehouses and care providers reducing lifting strain
- Where it falls short
- The price is not published, making budget planning difficult.
- Pick something else if
- you need to know costs upfront.
91.5
06
MyoPro powered arm brace
Myomo, based in Massachusetts, makes MyoPro, a powered arm and hand orthosis that reads muscle signals to help people with weakness from stroke, nerve injury or other conditions move their arm. It is listed on NYSE American.
PROS- Medicare fee-schedule rates in place
- Used at home in daily life
CONS- Arm and hand only
- Fitting and approval take time
- Best for
- Patients with arm weakness after stroke or nerve injury
- Where it falls short
- Fitting and approval take time.
- Pick something else if
- you need immediate deployment.
90.1
07
Wearable walking robots from Korea
Angel Robotics, based in Seoul, makes Angel Legs gait-training robots, the Angel Suit for partial paralysis and WalkON Suit for complete paralysis. It is listed on KOSDAQ.
PROS- Range from rehab trainers to personal suits
- Expanding across Asia
CONS- Small revenue so far
- Limited presence in the US and Europe
- Best for
- Rehabilitation hospitals in Korea and Southeast Asia
- Where it falls short
- It has limited presence in the US and Europe.
- Pick something else if
- you need support in the US or Europe.
88.8
08
SafeLift soft exosuit for workers
Verve Motion, based in the Boston area, makes SafeLift, a powered soft exosuit that assists the back and hips during lifting for warehouse, grocery and logistics workers. It raised a $20 million Series B in December 2023.
PROS- Light, soft design
- Built for full warehouse shifts
CONS- Smaller company than rivals
- Price not published
- Best for
- Distribution centres reducing back injuries
- Where it falls short
- Buyers cannot see the price before contacting the company.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing upfront.
87.4
09
ExoMotus rehabilitation exoskeleton
Fourier, based in Shanghai, makes rehabilitation robots including the ExoMotus M4 lower-limb exoskeleton for programmable gait training, alongside its humanoid robots.
PROS- Broad rehabilitation robot range
- Strong engineering base in robotics
CONS- Exoskeletons are one part of a wider business
- Price not published
- Best for
- Rehabilitation centres adding gait training robots
- Where it falls short
- Buyers cannot see the cost because the price is not published.
- Pick something else if
- you need to know the exact cost upfront.
86.0
10
Sidekick powered ankle exoskeleton
Dephy, a Massachusetts company, makes Sidekick, a powered ankle exoskeleton worn with shoes that gives a boost at the heel with each step to help people walk further.
PROS- Public price and direct sale
- Light enough for daily walks
CONS- Wellness product, not a medical device
- Early commercial stage
- Best for
- Adults who want help walking longer distances
- Where it falls short
- It is a wellness product, not a medical device.
- Pick something else if
- you need a medical device.
84.7
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Exoskeleton Companies?
Wandercraft ranks first on Lister. Wandercraft, based in Paris, makes Atalante X, an FDA-cleared self-balancing exoskeleton for rehabilitation clinics, and Eve, a personal exoskeleton launching in the US. It raised $75 million in a Series D in June 2025.
What are the top 10 Exoskeleton Companies?
1. Wandercraft; 2. Lifeward; 3. Cyberdyne; 4. DIH (Hocoma); 5. German Bionic; 6. Myomo; 7. Angel Robotics; 8. Verve Motion; 9. Fourier; 10. Dephy.
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