What Roam Robotics does

Roam Robotics is a San Francisco-based robotics company developing pneumatically powered exoskeletons marketed under the Forge brand. The core technology platform uses novel compliant air actuators — lightweight, forced-air-driven torque generators built from high-strength polymers, carbon fiber, and 3D-printed aluminum — combined with a smart power algorithm that modulates assistance based on user need. The product is sold as a modular system consisting of a rechargeable MIL-ruggedized Power Pack and a Robotic Knee Brace, configured for different mission profiles. Roam claims quantified outcomes including a 2x increase in squat and deadlift repetitions, a 3.5x increase in wall-sit endurance, 30% reduction in exertion during heavy pallet pushing, and 50% reduction in knee pain.

The company serves two primary customer verticals: military/defense (where the U.S. Air Force is actively testing Forge for cargo loading operations) and medical/healthcare (where Forge is being evaluated for pain reduction and mobility improvement in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis). Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with a consultative "Request a Demo" model and quote-based pricing; products are sold to government and healthcare buyers rather than via retail or distribution. The company is privately held, founded in 2012 according to firmographic data, with 11–50 employees and approximately $12.4M in disclosed funding (a $12.0M Series A in November 2018 led by Yamaha Motor Ventures, plus small follow-on rounds from Gaingels in 2024 and 2025). No revenue, ARR, or production-volume figures are publicly disclosed.

Roam is led by founder and CEO Tim Swift, with Anthony Perez overseeing Product and Corporate Strategy. Its strategic positioning is dual-use: the platform is ruggedized for military environments but designed flexibly enough for commercial and clinical applications. The most significant commercial signals are the 2025 USAF cargo-loading evaluation and the medical vertical expansion, though disclosed customer logos remain limited and the company's commercial revenue base is not visible in available data.

Name

Roam Robotics

Legal name

Roam Robotics Inc.

Website

https://roamrobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roam Robotics (San Francisco) develops pneumatically powered exoskeletons under the Forge brand that augment human strength and endurance, serving U.S. military (Air Force cargo loading) and medical (knee osteoarthritis) customers via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wearable Robotics / Exoskeleton Systems

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Robotic exoskeletons
• Pneumatic exosuit systems
• Wearable robotics
• Human augmentation devices
• Military exoskeleton technology

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Exoskeleton Hardware Sales: Sale of physical exoskeleton products including the Forge system with modular components (Power Pack, Robotic Knee Brace). Hardware is sold directly to enterprise customers in military and medical segments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Roam Robotics designs and sells the Forge system, a pneumatically powered exoskeleton platform that augments human strength and endurance. The modular hardware includes a rechargeable MIL-STD Power Pack and a Robotic Knee Brace driven by lightweight compliant air actuators. It is sold to military/defense and medical customers to reduce physical strain, enhance performance, and assist patients with knee osteoarthritis and mobility limitations.

Product overview

Roam Robotics offers the Forge system, a pneumatically powered exoskeleton platform designed to augment human strength and endurance. The modular system consists of the core Forge exoskeleton, a Power Pack with smart power algorithm and MIL-STD battery, and a Robotic Knee Brace component. The technology uses novel compliant air actuators with high-strength polymers, carbon fiber, and 3D printed metals. The platform is designed for dual-use applications—ruggedized for military use while also being tested for medical applications such as reducing pain and increasing mobility for patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forge: A modular exoskeleton system consisting of a rechargeable MIL-STD battery power pack and robotic knee brace that generates torque through lightweight pneumatic actuators to augment human strength and endurance.

Products and services

• Forge

Quantifiable outcome

• 2x increase in squat reps at 75% bodyweight
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• US Department of Defense (DoD)coreTechnology or IntegrationRoam Robotics' technology platform is described as 'ruggedized for the military' with active testing and deployment consideration. The company explicitly acknowledges the appearance of DoD visual information on their website. The Air Force is actively testing their pneumatically powered exosuit for cargo loading operations, indicating a significant government partnership for logistics applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ekso Bionics: Publicly traded developer of powered exoskeletons for medical rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury) and industrial use. Most direct competitor to Roam in the powered exoskeleton category, though Ekso's motorized architecture is heavier than Roam's pneumatic approach.
• Sarcos Technology and Robotics: Developer of the Guardian XO full-body powered industrial exoskeleton and Guardian XT robotic arm. Competes with Roam in industrial and defense exoskeleton applications, targeting similar soldier-augmentation and load-carrying use cases.
• ReWalk Robotics: Pioneer in FDA-cleared wearable robotic exoskeletons for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Comparable medical exoskeleton peer with established FDA pathway, providing a benchmark for Roam's planned osteoarthritis clinical/regulatory strategy.
• SuitX (Ottobock): Industrial exoskeleton maker (acquired by Ottobock) producing modular back, shoulder, and leg support devices for industrial workers. Closest competitor in the modular, lightweight industrial exoskeleton category Roam is targeting with Forge.

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin ONYX: Defense prime contractor's ruggedized knee exoskeleton for soldiers, fielded in military evaluations. Major incumbent in the defense exoskeleton segment where Roam competes; deep DoD relationships represent both a partner and a competitive threat.
• Boston Dynamics: Hyundai-owned developer of humanoid and quadruped robots with adjacent human-augmentation R&D. A broad incumbent in advanced mobility robotics with vastly greater capital, manufacturing scale, and government/defense relationships.
• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility aids with the Paexo industrial exoskeleton line. Broad incumbent in the assistive device category with established clinical distribution channels that Roam would need to penetrate for medical commercialization.
• Honda Walking Assist Device: Honda's lower-limb walking assist device for rehabilitation and elderly mobility. Comparable assistive robotic device backed by Honda's automotive R&D and balance-control IP, representing the kind of consumer-mobility entrant Roam may eventually face.

Emerging players

• Cyberdyne: Japanese developer of the HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) exoskeleton for medical and industrial use. Comparable assistive-robotics peer in the medical-rehabilitation category, with deeper Japanese market penetration but lighter US presence.
• B-Temia: Canadian developer of the Keeogo powered mobility assistance device for knee osteoarthritis and mobility-impaired users. Direct emerging competitor in Roam's planned medical segment for knee OA patients, with similar product positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/roamrobotics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtntZOZJsrwa4SCe6awT-ZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/roamrobots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roam-robotics
• Instagraminstagram.com/roamrobotics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors9 records

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M&A

Investments

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