Indego
[research]exoskeleton · exoskeletons · 3 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Parker Hannifin IndegoForm Factor
exoskeleton
Lifecycle
research
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
3
Target Price
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Description
Parker Hannifin's Indego is a powered lower-limb exoskeleton, FDA-cleared via 510(k) in 2016, intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions with supervision of a specially trained companion.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.southcarolinablues.com/web/public/brands/medicalpolicy/external-policies/powered-exoskeleton-for-ambulation-in-patients-with-lower-limb-disabilities/
- maturity
- research
- lifecycle
- active
- manufacturer
- Parker Hannifin Indego
- deployments count
- 3
- Maturity stage
- research
- Class
- powered lower-limb exoskeleton
- Clearance
- FDA 510(k) 2016
- Indication
- SCI T7-L5
- Form factor
- powered lower-limb exoskeleton
Safety record
No incidents on record for Indego.
FAQ
What is Indego?
Parker Hannifin's Indego is a powered lower-limb exoskeleton, FDA-cleared via 510(k) in 2016, intended to enable individuals with spinal cord injury at levels T7 to L5 to perform ambulatory functions with supervision of a specially trained companion.
Is Indego actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Indego is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Indego?
Indego is made by Parker Hannifin Indego, based in Cleveland, OH, USA, founded in 2012.
Where is Indego deployed?
3 verified deployments of Indego are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Nashville, Tennessee, USA, West Orange, New Jersey, USA, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Can you buy Indego?
Indego is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
Is Indego FDA cleared?
Indego has 1 regulatory record on the DEPLOY registry: FDA 510(k) clearance, cleared. See the Regulatory filings section for each agency source.
What are alternatives to Indego?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Indego include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Indego compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Indego and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Indego has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Indego a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Indego ranks in roughly the top 31% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Indego's maturity stage?
Indego is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is Indego safe?
Indego 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.
What is the Parker Indego exoskeleton?
The Parker Indego (now Ekso Indego) is a robotic exoskeleton worn over the user's legs and waist, providing powered assistance to stand up and walk. Used by patients recovering from spinal cord injury. A high school student with paraplegia used the Indego to walk across the stage to accept their diploma.