ULS Robotics
ULS Robotics (Shanghai, founded 2018) develops exoskeleton robots for industrial, research, and consumer applications. It sells hardware (upper limb, waist, lower limb, full-body, and humanoid-hybrid systems), customization services, and a developer platform, with the VIATRIX consumer exoskeleton launched in 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersShanghai, China
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ULS Robotics does
ULS Robotics (上海傲鲨智能科技有限公司, Shanghai ULS Robotics Co., Ltd.) is a privately-held exoskeleton robot technology company founded in Shanghai on April 8, 2018. The company develops a portfolio of powered and mechanical-energy exoskeletons covering upper limb, waist, lower limb, and full-body form factors, sold under the FIT, PES, BES, MAPS, and VIATRIX product lines. Core technology includes self-developed motion control cards and drive units, mechanical impedance control algorithms, multi-sensor data fusion (force, position, pressure), and proprietary architectures such as the Float360 floating hip joint and the TR1/ETH 01 Dual-Mode (Exoskeleton / Humanoid) conversion system. The company also offers a 'universal exoskeleton robot' developer platform with open API and SDK packages aimed at universities and research institutions.
ULS Robotics generates revenue through three streams: hardware sales of exoskeleton robots (quote-based pricing for B2B enterprise customers, fixed pricing ¥6,799–7,899 for VIATRIX consumer SKUs on JD.com), R&D and customization services for confidential industrial and research projects, and platform licensing for third-party developers. The customer base spans automotive manufacturing (SAIC-GM, Chery, Geely, Beijing Benz, Yutong), logistics (Ele.me, Yizhan Supply Chain), aviation ground services (Beijing Daxing International Airport), electronics manufacturing (ABB Xiamen, Haier), power utilities (State Grid Zhejiang), beverage (Kweichow Moutai), and education/research institutions (Tsinghua, Shanghai Jiao Tong, Harbin Institute of Technology). In August 2025 the company launched VIATRIX, a consumer-grade outdoor exoskeleton, extending the original industrial-only GTM into a dual industrial/consumer motion with distribution via JD.com and a rental partnership with VOTO TECH.
The company holds ISO9001 and CE certifications, enabling access to European markets. Products are deployed in nine countries across East Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. The company has raised over 100M RMB (~USD 14M) across multiple rounds from investors including Mingzhi Capital, Jiuhe Chuangtou, InnoAngel, Guoyi Capital, Dunhong Assets, and Binfu Capital (Series B lead in May 2025). The founder and CEO, Xu Zhenhua (徐振华), previously co-founded Jinghe Robotics and Fourier Intelligence, and the 51–100-person organization has approximately 70% of staff in R&D. The company won the CES 2026 Innovation Award for VIATRIX and a Silver Award at the 10th China Design Intelligence Award, and its products were featured in the Chinese sci-fi film 'The Wandering Earth 2'.
ULS Robotics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ULS Robotics
- Legal name
- 上海傲鲨智能科技有限公司
- Website
- https://ulsrobotics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ULS Robotics (Shanghai, founded 2018) develops exoskeleton robots for industrial, research, and consumer applications. It sells hardware (upper limb, waist, lower limb, full-body, and humanoid-hybrid systems), customization services, and a developer platform, with the VIATRIX consumer exoskeleton launched in 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ULS Robotics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wearable Industrial Robotics
- NAICS
- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Warehouse Robotics (HDAAAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors) (HDAAAIAL), Humanoid & General-Purpose Robots (HDAAAIAJ), Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)
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Where ULS Robotics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shanghai
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
ULS Robotics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Exoskeleton Robot Product Sales: Sale of industrial and consumer exoskeleton robots including upper limb, waist, lower limb, and whole-body models. Products include FIT series, PES series, BES series, MAPS series, and VIATRIX consumer brand.
- R&D and Customization Services: Prototype robot development plans and customized robotics project services for confidential projects including coal mine power, emergency rescue, and research institute applications. Also provides secondary development platform for universities and research institutions.
- Technology Platform Licensing: Provides 'universal exoskeleton robot' developer platform with open API interfaces and SDK packages for third-party development and integration.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | VIATRIX consumer exoskeleton - two versions available |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PES-U energy storage upper limb exoskeleton |
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B Enterprise Products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
ULS Robotics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ULS Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells exoskeleton robots covering upper limb, waist, lower limb, and whole-body configurations for industrial, research, and consumer applications. The portfolio includes motorized intelligent electric exoskeletons (FIT series), mechanical energy-storing exoskeletons (PES series), the TR1 humanoid-exoskeleton composite robot, and the VIATRIX consumer-grade outdoor powered exoskeleton, supported by proprietary motion control cards, AI gait learning, and multi-sensor fusion.
Product overview
ULS Robotics offers a comprehensive portfolio of exoskeleton robots spanning consumer, industrial, and research applications. The product lineup includes: VIATRIX (consumer-grade outdoor exoskeleton), the FIT series (FIT-HV PRO waist, FIT-U PRO upper limb, FIT-GS PRO lower limb, FIT-GS Ultra full-body for industrial use), the PES series (PES-B waist, PES-U upper limb for mechanical energy storage applications), TR1 (transformable humanoid-exoskeleton robot for dual-mode operation), and MAPS-MAX (full upper limb system on wheeled platform). Products cover upper limb, waist, lower limb, and full-body assistance with both motorized (electric) and mechanical energy-storing power systems. The company also provides an '通用型外骨骼机器人' (general-purpose exoskeleton robot) developer platform supporting secondary development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VIATRIX: 傲鲨智能旗下的户外消费级外骨骼品牌，专注于户外运动和机甲徒步场景
Products and services
- VIATRIX Consumer Exoskeleton Consumer-grade outdoor powered exoskeleton robot for individual hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Features Float360 proprietary floating hip joint mechanism, adaptive AI gait learning, up to 25km battery range, supports speeds up to 16km/h, operates in -20°C to 65°C. Standard version priced at ¥6,799; color shell version at ¥7,899, sold via JD.com.
- FIT-HV PRO Waist Exoskeleton Robot Intelligent motorized waist exoskeleton for industrial workers performing repetitive lifting tasks. Provides up to 30-40kg waist assistance with 3-8 hours of battery life, hip-adjustable design, open API data interface, and 4G/5G cloud connectivity for real-time operational data.
- FIT-U PRO Upper Limb Exoskeleton Robot Intelligent electric upper limb exoskeleton for industrial assembly and overhead work. Weighs 3.9kg and provides up to 20kg arm assistance through bilateral motor independent adjustment and linear assistance control.
- PES-B Mechanical Energy-Storing Waist Exoskeleton Mechanical energy-storing waist exoskeleton weighing 0.8kg with S-shaped flexible spring structure. Provides approximately 30% load reduction during forward bending and lifting operations without requiring any charging or electrical power.
- PES-U Mechanical Energy-Storing Upper Limb Exoskeleton Mechanical energy-storing upper limb exoskeleton weighing 1.9kg. No charging required; provides up to 10kg arm assistance through a mechanical spring mechanism with over 2 million times service life.
- FIT-GS PRO Lower Limb Exoskeleton Robot Lower limb exoskeleton for universities and research institutions. Features 12 degrees of freedom (4 active, 8 passive), 32-channel flexible sole pressure sensing array, adaptive gait following, and comprehensive API/SDK support for secondary development.
- FIT-GS Ultra Full-Body Exoskeleton Robot Full-body exoskeleton robot for universities, research institutions, and medical research. Features 16 degrees of freedom (6 active, 10 passive), 32-channel foot pressure sensing, and multiple development ports for secondary research development.
- TR1 Transformable Humanoid-Exoskeleton Composite Robot Innovative dual-mode composite robot that converts between Exoskeleton AI Learning Mode (Mode E) for human-worn operation and Humanoid Autonomous Operation Mode (Mode H) for independent task execution. Features 27 degrees of freedom, 40kg hand load capacity, and 275 TOPS computing power.
- MAPS-MAX Full Upper Limb Exoskeleton Robot Full upper limb exoskeleton mounted on an omnidirectional wheeled platform with liftable base. Provides ≥200kg base load capacity and ≥20kg dual-arm maximum assistance for industrial heavy-duty applications such as logistics, manufacturing, and aviation ground handling.
- Universal Exoskeleton Robot Developer Platform Open developer platform for the FIT series exoskeletons with open APIs, SDK packages, and 4G/5G cloud connectivity. Enables universities, research institutions, and third-party developers to build customized applications, integrate brain-computer interfaces, and perform secondary robotics research on top of ULS hardware.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces physical burden by 50%+ in industrial applications
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use ULS Robotics
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
ULS Robotics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
ULS Robotics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.
- Haglöfs (火柴棍)majorCross-brand partnership for 'Cyber Hiking' concept launch. First VIATRIX cyber hiking event at Qiandao Lake in March 2026 with Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs.
- VOTO TECH (渥途科技)majorDeep partnership for outdoor scene and rental business operations. Partnership to establish world's first VIATRIX Cyber Hiking Experience Center at Shanghai West Bund.
- 一帐CamplusminorPartnership with outdoor lifestyle platform for regular 'Cyber Hiking' themed offline events since March 2026.
- 清华大学 (Tsinghua University)majorUniversity research partnership for exoskeleton technology platform development and secondary research applications.
- 上海交通大学 (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)majorAlma mater of core R&D team; ongoing university research collaboration for exoskeleton technology development.
- 哈尔滨工业大学 (Harbin Institute of Technology)majorUniversity research partnership for robotics and exoskeleton technology development.
- 北京航空航天大学 (Beihang University)majorStrategic cooperation memorandum signed with Beihang University Hangzhou Innovation Research Institute.
- 山东大学 (Shandong University)minorUniversity research partnership for exoskeleton platform development.
- 合肥工业大学 (Hefei University of Technology)minorUniversity research partnership for exoskeleton platform development.
- 华南理工大学 (South China University of Technology)minorUniversity research partnership for exoskeleton platform development.
- 海军军医大学 (Naval Medical University)majorJoint development of MARIS series multi-DOF dual-arm teleoperation robot. First phase research completed for defense and hazardous environment applications.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
ULS Robotics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fourier Intelligence: Shanghai-based exoskeleton and rehabilitation robotics company co-founded by ULS founder Xu Zhenhua. Closest direct peer given overlapping product portfolio (industrial + rehab exoskeletons), same Chinese market, and shared founder DNA; competes head-to-head in industrial and medical exoskeleton segments.
- Ekso Bionics: U.S.-listed exoskeleton company serving industrial and medical rehabilitation markets. Direct competitor in powered exoskeleton hardware for industrial use cases (construction, manufacturing) and clinical gait rehabilitation — the same dual-segment thesis ULS pursues.
- Cyberdyne: Japanese developer of HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) wearable cyborg suits for medical, industrial, and elderly care. Direct peer in powered lower-limb exoskeletons with overlapping customer base (hospitals, factories, logistics) and similar technology platform.
- Sarcos Robotics: U.S.-based developer of industrial exoskeletons (Guardian XO) and teleoperated robots for defense, construction, and aerospace. Direct peer in powered upper-body and full-body industrial exoskeletons targeting aerospace ground operations — a segment ULS also serves (Beijing Daxing Airport).
- ReWalk Robotics: Israel-based developer of powered exoskeletons for personal mobility and rehabilitation. Comparable in lower-limb exoskeleton technology and developer-platform approach; serves as a benchmark for exoskeleton hardware commercialization at scale.
Broad incumbents
- Ottobock: German global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeleton technology (Paexo industrial line). Broad incumbent with deep clinical and industrial channels that compete with ULS on enterprise exoskeleton sales across automotive and logistics.
- Lockheed Martin (Industrial Exoskeletons): Through its ONYX industrial exoskeleton line, Lockheed Martin offers powered lower-limb exoskeletons to aerospace, defense, and manufacturing customers. Broad incumbent whose defense and aerospace relationships overlap with ULS's aviation ground services segment.
- Honda (Walking Assist): Honda's Walking Assist Device and broader robotics program represent a broad-incumbent comparison point in powered lower-limb exoskeletons. While not a direct competitor in industrial B2B, Honda sets the consumer-and-mobility benchmark ULS's VIATRIX outdoor positioning must eventually compete with.
Emerging players
- Unitree Robotics: China-based quadruped and humanoid robotics company (H1, G1 humanoid). Compares to ULS's TR1/ETH 01 humanoid composite robot effort; both target embodied AI / humanoid commercialization out of China with strong R&D-to-cost ratios.
- AgiBot: Chinese embodied AI and humanoid robotics company founded by Peng Zhihui. Emerging peer to ULS's TR1 humanoid composite platform in the embodied-intelligence category; competes for the same Chinese humanoid investor mindshare.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
ULS Robotics financial estimates
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ULS Robotics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
ULS Robotics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors7 records
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ULS Robotics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ULS Robotics
What does ULS Robotics do?
ULS Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells exoskeleton robots covering upper limb, waist, lower limb, and whole-body configurations for industrial, research, and consumer applications. The portfolio includes motorized intelligent electric exoskeletons (FIT series), mechanical energy-storing exoskeletons (PES series), the TR1 humanoid-exoskeleton composite robot, and the VIATRIX consumer-grade outdoor powered exoskeleton, supported by proprietary motion control cards, AI gait learning, and multi-sensor fusion.
Is ULS Robotics a public or private company?
ULS Robotics is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ULS Robotics founded?
ULS Robotics was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ULS Robotics based?
ULS Robotics is headquartered in Shanghai, China, in the Asia region.
How does ULS Robotics make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Exoskeleton Robot Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are R&D and Customization Services and technology Platform Licensing.
Who are ULS Robotics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fourier Intelligence, Ekso Bionics, Cyberdyne, Sarcos Robotics and ReWalk Robotics. Broad incumbents are Ottobock, Lockheed Martin (Industrial Exoskeletons) and Honda (Walking Assist). Emerging players are Unitree Robotics and AgiBot.
Does ULS Robotics have an API?
No public API is recorded for ULS Robotics.
What industry is ULS Robotics in?
ULS Robotics's product category is Wearable Industrial Robotics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAIAA, Industrial & Warehouse Robotics, with a secondary code of HDAAAIAL, Robot Hardware, Actuators & Components (sensors, grippers, motors). Its NAICS code is 334510 and its SIC code is 3842.