2005
Berkeley ExoWorks
Pioneering the world of exoskeletons, Berkeley ExoWorks is founded in 2005 when Dr. Homayoon Kazerooni, Russ Angold and Nathan Harding partner with members of the Berkeley Robotics and Human Engineering Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley.
2005
ExoHiker
The ExoHiker is completed. The exoskeleton allows users to carry and even run with up to 200 lbs, over a variety of terrain.
2005
ExoClimber
Berkeley ExoWorks introduces the ExoClimber. It provides the same load carrying capabilities as the ExoHiker but designed to rapidly ascend stairs and steep slopes.
2007
Berkeley Bionics
Berkeley ExoWorks becomes Berkeley Bionics.
2008
HULC
With research grant from the Department of Defense, Berkeley Bionics unveils their third generation exoskeleton, the HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier).
2009
HULC
HULC technology is licensed to the Lockheed Martin Corporation for further field-ready military development.
2010
eLEGS™
In 2010 Berkeley Bionics debuts what was then called eLEGS - an intelligent, bionic exoskeleton that actually allows wheelchair users to stand and walk.
2011
Ekso Bionics
Berkeley Bionics becomes Ekso Bionics.