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Rehabilitation Exoskeletons

Rehabilitation exoskeletons support the legs or arms with motors and sensors, for use in clinic sessions or, with some models, at home. Suitability depends on the individual, so plan any selection with the clinical team.

By Aarav Mehta

Reviewed October 2026. Prices and availability are read live.

Buying advice

Match cleared indications to your caseload

In the United States, 21 CFR 890.3480 treats a powered lower extremity exoskeleton as a Class II prescription device with special controls, so the cleared indications decide who may use it and in what setting. In Europe, ask for the CE marking documentation under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and any notified body certificate behind it; in Great Britain the device must also be registered with the MHRA. Ask each maker for the document covering the exact model and software version on offer, then set its indications against the people your service actually treats. A system cleared for one injury level or environment may not cover your patients, even when the hardware looks alike.

Budget for the programme, not the frame

On the October 2026 review, listed prices here spanned roughly $40,000 (SuitX Phoenix) to $180,000 (Atalante (Wandercraft)), and none needed a quote. The frame is only part of the spend. Allow for therapist certification courses, spare batteries, additional sizing parts, a service contract with a stated response time and a loan unit while yours is away for repair. Ask whether software updates are included or charged separately, and whether the warranty still holds if your team moves the device between sites. For personal-use models, find out what the owner pays for training and routine servicing.

Safety files worth requesting in writing

IEC 80601-2-78:2019 sets safety and essential-performance requirements for medical robots that physically interact with a patient during rehabilitation, so ask each maker which parts of the standard its test reports cover. Request a summary of the risk analysis prepared under ISO 14971:2019, paying close attention to falls, loss of power mid-step and pressure points on the skin. Find out how a therapist stops the device in an emergency, what the system records after an incident and how quickly field safety notices reach owners. Written answers make later audits and incident reviews much easier for your clinical governance team.

What to look for

Clinic or personal use, and the user profile each model is designed for
Set-up time, sizing range and the staff needed to run a session
Regulatory status in your country, confirmed with the maker before purchase

Common questions

Can an exoskeleton be used at home?

Some models are designed for personal use, while others are clinic systems run by trained staff. Each maker sets its own user criteria and training, so involve the clinical team early.

Who decides whether an exoskeleton is suitable?

Suitability is a clinical decision. Speak with a physiotherapist or physician who knows the individual before choosing a system, and read the maker's guidance on intended use.

Sources and further reading

21 CFR 890.3480 Powered lower extremity exoskeleton — US Food and Drug Administration (eCFR).
US rule classing powered lower-limb exoskeletons as Class II prescription devices with special controls.
IEC 80601-2-78:2019 Medical robots for rehabilitation, assessment, compensation or alleviation — ISO / IEC.
Safety and essential-performance requirements for medical robots that physically assist patients in rehabilitation.
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) — European Union (EUR-Lex).
The EU law on medical devices: classification, conformity assessment, CE marking and post-market duties.

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