Roam Robotics Ascend
[commercial]exoskeleton · exoskeletons · 1 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Roam RoboticsForm Factor
exoskeleton
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
1
Target Price
Custom Quote
- EXOSKELETON
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Powered knee exoskeleton using pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation with responsive variable-torque control (~50% of normal knee power); ~2.5 lb. FDA Class I, with a Medicare reimbursement code. (Roam's Elevate is a skiing variant on the same powered platform.)
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.roamrobotics.com/
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- exoskeleton
- manufacturer
- Roam Robotics
- deployments count
- 1
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Use
- medical (knee OA/instability)
- Control
- responsive variable-torque
- Powered
- yes (pneumatic actuation)
- Regulatory
- FDA Class I
- Body region
- bilateral knees
- Availability
- commercial
- Founded
- Founded in 2013 by Tim Swift, an early Ekso designer.
- Technology
- Uses pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation, powered rather than passive springs.
- Product
- Ascend is an FDA-cleared knee orthosis.
Safety record
No incidents on record for Roam Robotics Ascend.
FAQ
What is Roam Robotics Ascend?
Powered knee exoskeleton using pneumatic (compressed-air) actuation with responsive variable-torque control (~50% of normal knee power); ~2.5 lb. FDA Class I, with a Medicare reimbursement code. (Roam's Elevate is a skiing variant on the same powered platform.)
Is Roam Robotics Ascend actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Roam Robotics Ascend 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 Roam Robotics Ascend?
Roam Robotics Ascend is made by Roam Robotics, based in USA, founded in 2013.
Where is Roam Robotics Ascend deployed?
1 verified deployment of Roam Robotics Ascend is on the DEPLOY registry, including at San Francisco, USA.
Can you buy Roam Robotics Ascend?
Roam Robotics Ascend is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Roam Robotics Ascend?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Roam Robotics Ascend include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Roam Robotics Ascend compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Roam Robotics Ascend and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Roam Robotics Ascend has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Roam Robotics Ascend a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Roam Robotics Ascend ranks in roughly the top 72% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Roam Robotics Ascend's maturity stage?
Roam Robotics Ascend is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Roam Robotics Ascend safe?
Roam Robotics Ascend 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.