Lifeward
[PUBLIC]Exoskeletons · HQ: Marlborough, MA · Est. 2001 · 2 models registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Lifeward: 2 models, 2 deployments across 2 regions, 3 active incidents. 5 sources back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Marlborough, MA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
3
Overview
Lifeward (formerly Rewalk robotics, Nasdaq: LFWD) is an Israeli-American medical device company founded in 2001 by Dr. Amit Goffer, a quadriplegic inventor who developed the exoskeleton after an ATV accident. The company designs and commercializes powered exoskeleton systems for individuals with spinal cord injury, including the ReWalk 7 Personal Exoskeleton (FDA-cleared March 2025) and the ReWalk Personal 6.0. Lifeward's portfolio also includes the AlterG Anti-Gravity System, ReStore Exo-Suit, and MyoCycle FES System, with operations in the US, Israel, and Germany.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- EXOSKELETON
- PUBLIC
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
2 recalls and 1 incident on record (3 serious). Most recent: Feb 2020.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President & CEO
CFO
Chairman of the Board
CEO
Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
Founding Team
sole · founded 2001-01-01 · no longer at company · ReWalk Robotics
sole · no longer at company · ReWalk Robotics
no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (1 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Partnership
MOST RECENT
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Incidents affecting Lifeward
- ReWalk (now Lifeward) Personal 6.0: lateral tibial plateau fracture in a new user (FDA MAUDE)[INJURY]
Dec 18, 2019
- ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls Personal 6.0 exoskeleton after tibia and fibula injury complaints[RECALL]
Aug 14, 2017
- ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while charging[RECALL]
Feb 28, 2020
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Lifeward?
Lifeward (formerly Rewalk robotics, Nasdaq: LFWD) is an Israeli-American medical device company founded in 2001 by Dr. Amit Goffer, a quadriplegic inventor who developed the exoskeleton after an ATV accident. The company designs and commercializes powered exoskeleton systems for individuals with spinal cord injury, including the ReWalk 7 Personal Exoskeleton (FDA-cleared March 2025) and the ReWalk Personal 6.0. Lifeward's portfolio also includes the AlterG Anti-Gravity System, ReStore Exo-Suit, and MyoCycle FES System, with operations in the US, Israel, and Germany.
What does Lifeward make?
Lifeward has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: ReWalk 7, ReWalk Personal 6.0 (Lifeward builds physical robots).
Is Lifeward publicly traded?
Yes. Lifeward is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Lifeward?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Lifeward building in the same form factors include Fourier Intelligence, Honda, Lockheed Martin, Wandercraft.
Who is the CEO of Lifeward?
Mark Grant is the ceo of Lifeward, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Lifeward?
Lifeward is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.
Where is Lifeward headquartered?
Lifeward is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, USA / Yokneam Ilit, Israel.
Who owns Lifeward?
Lifeward is publicly held by its shareholders.
Where does Lifeward operate robots?
Lifeward operates 2 verified deployments, including at Marlborough, United States.
How many robots has Lifeward deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Lifeward deployments on record at sites including Marlborough, United States. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Lifeward a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Lifeward ranks in roughly the top 87% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Lifeward founded?
Lifeward was founded in 2001.
Are there any incidents involving Lifeward?
3 active incidents involving Lifeward are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Lifeward safe?
Lifeward has 3 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 2 recalls and 1 incident on record (3 serious). Most recent: Feb 2020. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.