Ottobock
[PRIVATE]Exoskeletons · HQ: Duderstadt, Germany · Est. 1919 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ottobock: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Duderstadt, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA is a German medical device company and global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Duderstadt, the company produces the C-Leg microprocessor knee, bebionic hand, C-Brace orthosis, and the Paexo/SuitX industrial exoskeleton line. Listed on the Frankfurt Prime Standard (SDAX/TecDAX) since its October 2025 IPO, Ottobock employs ~9,300 people across 45 countries with €1.6B in 2025 revenue.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- EXOSKELETON
- PUBLIC
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Ottobock.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & CSO
Chairman of the Board
Chief Scientist, Bionic Exoskeletons
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Ottobock?
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA is a German medical device company and global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Duderstadt, the company produces the C-Leg microprocessor knee, bebionic hand, C-Brace orthosis, and the Paexo/SuitX industrial exoskeleton line. Listed on the Frankfurt Prime Standard (SDAX/TecDAX) since its October 2025 IPO, Ottobock employs ~9,300 people across 45 countries with €1.6B in 2025 revenue.
What does Ottobock make?
Ottobock has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Ottobock Phoenix (SuitX) (Ottobock builds physical robots).
Is Ottobock publicly traded?
Ottobock is not an independent public company; it has been acquired, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Ottobock?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Ottobock building in the same form factors include Fourier Intelligence, Honda, Lockheed Martin, Wandercraft.
Who is the CEO of Ottobock?
Oliver Jakobi is the ceo of Ottobock, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Ottobock?
Ottobock has no separately traded stock; it has been acquired.
Where is Ottobock headquartered?
Ottobock is headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany.
Who owns Ottobock?
Ottobock has been acquired and is no longer independently owned.
Where does Ottobock operate robots?
Ottobock operates 1 verified deployment, including at Duderstadt.
How many robots has Ottobock deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Ottobock deployment on record at sites including Duderstadt. 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 Ottobock a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ottobock ranks in roughly the top 16% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Ottobock founded?
Ottobock was founded in 1919.
Is Ottobock safe?
Ottobock has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.