Guardian XO vs EksoGT
EksoGT
Ekso Bionics
FDA-cleared rehabilitation exoskeleton for stroke and spinal cord injury patients. EksoGT enables patients with lower-extremity weakness to stand and walk during inpatient rehabilitation. Cleared for patients with hemiplegia (stroke), spinal cord injury (T4-L5), and acquired brain injury. Deployed in 300+ hospitals across 30 countries.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | Guardian XO | EksoGT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Exoskeleton | Exoskeleton |
| Price | RaaS $100K/yr | $150,000 |
| Year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Weight | 68kg | 23kg |
| Payload | 90kg | Body weight support |
| Speed | Walking pace | Variable gait |
| Battery | 2hr | 6hr |
| DOF | 24 | 4 powered joints |
| OS | Sarcos OS | Ekso Control |
AI and Software
Guardian XO
- Intent detection
EksoGT
- Adaptive gait AI
- Progression tracking
- SmartAssist
Guardian XO wins for industry, EksoGT wins for rehab
These two exoskeletons are both world-class but designed for completely different applications. Sarcos Guardian XO Max is the best industrial powered exosuit — it lets a single worker safely lift 200 lbs (91kg) for a full 8-hour shift with zero strain, deployed by Ford, Delta Airlines, and the US Army. EksoGT is the best medical rehabilitation exoskeleton — FDA-cleared for stroke, SCI, and TBI patients in 300+ hospitals across 30 countries. Guardian XO wins for industrial buyers; EksoGT wins unambiguously in the hospital rehab setting. At $150K each, the choice is entirely determined by your application.
Guardian XO is better for
industrial manufacturing, logistics, and military applications requiring superhuman lifting endurance
EksoGT is better for
inpatient rehabilitation of stroke, spinal cord injury, and TBI patients — EksoGT is the clinical standard