SuitX (US Bionics)
[ACTIVE]Exoskeletons · HQ: Berkeley, CA · Est. 2011 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies SuitX (US Bionics): 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
SuitX (US Bionics) is a California-based Exoskeleton company spun out of the Robotics and Human Engineering Lab at UC Berkeley, founded by Dr. Homayoon Kazerooni. The company develops lightweight occupational and medical exoskeletons including backX, legX, and shoulderX modules for industrial workers, and Phoenix, an FDA-approved exoskeleton for individuals with spinal cord injuries. SuitX was acquired by Ottobock in November 2021 and now operates as Ottobock Bionic Exoskeletons (Paexo), with Kazerooni remaining as Chief Scientist.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for SuitX (US Bionics).
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & Chief Scientist
Founding Team
cofounder · Ottobock
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- SuitX x Ottobock AcquisitionNov 3, 2021
MOST RECENT · SuitX x Ottobock Acquisition · 2021-11-03 · with Ottobock · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is SuitX (US Bionics)?
SuitX (US Bionics) is a California-based Exoskeleton company spun out of the Robotics and Human Engineering Lab at UC Berkeley, founded by Dr. Homayoon Kazerooni. The company develops lightweight occupational and medical exoskeletons including backX, legX, and shoulderX modules for industrial workers, and Phoenix, an FDA-approved exoskeleton for individuals with spinal cord injuries. SuitX was acquired by Ottobock in November 2021 and now operates as Ottobock Bionic Exoskeletons (Paexo), with Kazerooni remaining as Chief Scientist.
What does SuitX (US Bionics) make?
SuitX (US Bionics) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: MAX Industrial Exoskeleton (SuitX (US Bionics) builds physical robots).
Who competes with SuitX (US Bionics)?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to SuitX (US Bionics) building in the same form factors include Fourier Intelligence, Honda, Lockheed Martin, Wandercraft.
Who is the CEO of SuitX (US Bionics)?
Homayoon Kazerooni is the chief_scientist of SuitX (US Bionics), per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is SuitX (US Bionics) headquartered?
SuitX (US Bionics) is headquartered in Berkeley, CA, USA.
Where does SuitX (US Bionics) operate robots?
SuitX (US Bionics) operates 1 verified deployment, including at Multiple, Global.
How many robots has SuitX (US Bionics) deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified SuitX (US Bionics) deployment on record at sites including Multiple, Global. 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 SuitX (US Bionics) a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, SuitX (US Bionics) ranks in roughly the top 67% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was SuitX (US Bionics) founded?
SuitX (US Bionics) was founded in 2011.
Is SuitX (US Bionics) safe?
SuitX (US Bionics) 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.