Ekso Bionics EksoNR — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Ekso Bionics |
|---|---|
| Model | EksoNR |
| Year | 2020 |
| Category | Medical |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Price (USD) | $100000–$150000 |
| Weight | 23 kg |
| Dimensions | 65cm L × 50cm W × 110cm H |
| Connectivity | WiFi, Bluetooth, App Control |
| Country of origin | US |
Key features
- Over-ground walking therapy
- AI SmartAssist real-time adaptation
- Variable full-to-minimal assist
- 4-hour battery runtime
- 100 kg patient capacity
- FDA cleared stroke and SCI
- Portable vs treadmill systems
What is it?
Ekso Bionics EksoNR is a powered exoskeleton for neurological rehabilitation that assists patients with lower limb weakness or paralysis in over-ground walking therapy, adapting assistance levels in real-time with AI SmartAssist.
Who is it for?
- Acute care hospitals with early mobilisation rehabilitation programmes
- Inpatient rehabilitation facilities treating stroke and spinal cord injury patients
- Outpatient neurological clinics providing intensive gait training
- Veterans' rehabilitation programmes treating spinal cord injury and acquired brain injury
Key specs
- Assistance: variable, full to minimal assist
- Patient weight: up to 100 kg
- Battery: 4 hours runtime
- AI: SmartAssist real-time adaptation
- FDA clearance: stroke + SCI rehabilitation
- Gait: over-ground walking
How it compares
Vs Hocoma Lokomat: EksoNR enables over-ground walking vs Lokomat's treadmill-based approach, at lower cost ($100K–$150K vs $300K–$500K) and with less infrastructure. Lokomat provides higher step repetition in a session. Both are used in stroke and SCI rehabilitation.
Limitations
- Requires 2 therapists for safe initial patient sessions
- 100 kg patient weight limit excludes some rehabilitation populations
- 4-hour battery limits full-day clinical use without recharging
- Evidence of long-term functional improvement vs intensive manual therapy varies
FAQ
How much does the Ekso Bionics EksoNR cost?
EksoNR pricing is available through Ekso Bionics rehabilitation sales network. Powered exoskeletons in this class are typically priced at $100,000–$150,000. Contact Ekso Bionics for formal pricing.
What is the Ekso Bionics EksoNR used for?
EksoNR is a powered exoskeleton for neurological rehabilitation that assists patients with lower limb weakness or paralysis to walk, providing powered assistance to hip and knee flexion and extension during over-ground gait training.
What are the key specs of the EksoNR?
EksoNR provides variable assistance levels from full support to minimal assist, supports patients up to 100 kg, operates for 4 hours per charge, uses AI SmartAssist to adapt gait assistance in real-time, and is FDA cleared for stroke and SCI rehabilitation.
Who uses the EksoNR?
EksoNR is used in acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient clinics treating patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other neurological conditions affecting walking.
How does EksoNR compare to Lokomat?
EksoNR enables over-ground walking versus Lokomat's treadmill-based walking, which may better replicate real-world walking challenges. EksoNR is more portable at $100,000–$150,000 vs Lokomat's $300,000–$500,000 and requires less dedicated infrastructure.