Skip
[PRIVATE]Exoskeletons · HQ: San Francisco, CA · Est. by Kathryn Zealand to help people stay active through aging and injury. · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Skip: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Skip is a San Francisco-based robotics and mobility company spun out of Google X, developing the MO/GO ultralight exoskeleton — the first 'e-bike for walking' that provides powered assistance for hiking, walking, and standing. Founded by Kathryn Zealand to help people stay active through aging and injury.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Broad public reach with 25.1M video views. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Skip.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Skip x Arc'teryx (MO/GO Powered Pants)Jul 24, 2024
MOST RECENT · Skip x Arc'teryx (MO/GO Powered Pants) · 2024-07-24 · with Arc'teryx · OPERATING
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FAQ
What is Skip?
Skip is a San Francisco-based robotics and mobility company spun out of Google X, developing the MO/GO ultralight exoskeleton — the first 'e-bike for walking' that provides powered assistance for hiking, walking, and standing. Founded by Kathryn Zealand to help people stay active through aging and injury.
What does Skip make?
Skip has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: MO/GO (Skip builds physical robots).
Is Skip publicly traded?
No. Skip is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Skip?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Skip building in the same form factors include Fourier Intelligence, Honda, Lockheed Martin, Wandercraft.
Who is the CEO of Skip?
Kathryn Zealand is the founder of Skip, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Skip?
Skip is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Skip headquartered?
Skip is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Who owns Skip?
Skip is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Skip operate robots?
Skip operates 1 verified deployment, including at North Vancouver, Canada.
How many robots has Skip deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Skip deployment on record at sites including North Vancouver, Canada. 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 Skip a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Skip ranks in roughly the top 26% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Skip safe?
Skip 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.