ULS Robotics

ULS Robotics (傲鲨智能) operates as one of China’s specialized exoskeleton technology platform companies, developing upper-limb, lumbar, lower-limb, and full-body powered exoskeleton systems. Founded in 2018, the company has established product lines serving industrial, consumer, and assistive care applications across automotive manufacturing, airport ground services, mining, logistics, tourism, and elderly care sectors.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Shanghai’s Science Park of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, ULS Robotics was established by Xu Zhenhua, a Shanghai Jiao Tong University graduate with over a decade of robotics experience. Prior to founding ULS Robotics, Xu served as a senior R&D engineer at FANUC and GM Pan Asia Automotive Technical Center, and co-founded both Jinghe Jichuang and Fourier Intelligence—two robotics companies focused on rehabilitation technology.

The company positions itself as one of the few Chinese exoskeleton developers capable of independently designing and manufacturing core components at the chip level. All critical parts carry proprietary patents with no reliance on foreign-sourced components that could create supply chain vulnerabilities. This vertical integration approach has enabled ULS Robotics to reduce the cost of key components to approximately 60% below industry averages while maintaining performance.

Core Products

ULS Robotics offers an exoskeleton product portfolio organized by body segment and application type:

Upper-Limb Exoskeletons

FIT-U Electric Upper-Limb Exoskeleton: Weighing 3.9 kg, this motorized system ranks among the lightest electric upper-limb exoskeletons globally. The company achieved weight reduction through partnerships with DJI suppliers for high-temperature manufacturing materials.

PES-U Mechanical Upper-Limb Exoskeleton: A passive, spring-based design weighing only 1.9 kg that requires no battery power. Suitable for environments without electrical infrastructure.

MAPS-E Upper-Limb Exoskeleton: Provides lifting assistance up to 20 kg per arm with motion-adaptive sensors, reducing shoulder fatigue by approximately 50%.

Lumbar Exoskeletons

BES-HV Motorized Lumbar Exoskeleton: Features AI-powered torque assistance for waist and spine support during bending and lifting. Technical specifications include 5.8 kg weight, 5-8 hour battery life, maximum 30 kg assistance capacity, and reported burden reduction of 60%.

FIT-HV Motorized Lumbar Exoskeleton: Similar AI-powered torque assistance system targeting warehouse and manufacturing applications.

Lower-Limb and Full-Body Systems

BES-Pro Motorized Lower-Limb Exoskeleton: Electric-powered system for industrial applications requiring extended walking or standing.

BES-Ultra Whole-Body Exoskeleton: Research-grade platform featuring 16+ joints with gait profiling capabilities. Designed for universities, research institutions, and medical research entities conducting secondary development.

FIT-GS-Ultra Whole-Body Exoskeleton: Modular design with 16+ degrees of freedom (6 active motor-driven, 10+ passive), 32-channel flexible plantar pressure sensing array, and interchangeable configuration options. Battery provides 2-4 hours continuous operation.

Consumer Products

VIATRIX Walking Exoskeleton: The company’s first consumer-grade product, launched in 2025. Weighing 2.9 kg with maximum torque of 46 Nm (total of two legs) and battery range up to 25 km. Targets outdoor activities, elderly mobility assistance, and athletic performance enhancement.

ULS TR1 Humanoid Composite Robot: A transformer-style humanoid robot combining exoskeleton technology with independent robotic operation capabilities. Announced in 2024 at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.

Technology & Innovation

ULS Robotics has developed proprietary technology across multiple domains:

• Intelligent digital actuators with integrated modular deceleration systems
• Adaptive motion control algorithms using AI and pattern recognition
• Software mechanical impedance enabling force-following and force-feedback
• Self-learning adaptive gait recognition for personalized movement patterns
• Multi-sensor data fusion for human-computer interaction

The company allocates over 70% of resources to R&D. Recent developments include AI large model integration for real-time data interaction and personalized learning, plus preliminary research into brain-computer interfaces for next-generation products with neural signal recognition.

Market Presence

ULS Robotics has established commercial presence across multiple dimensions:

Industrial Applications: Products deployed in automotive manufacturing (partnerships with international automotive brands), airport ground services, power utilities, mining operations, and logistics facilities.

Geographic Expansion: Sales network across 17 countries including Germany, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. The company established a subsidiary in Japan and actively seeks partners in North America and Europe.

Consumer and Tourism: Collaboration with scenic destinations including Mount Fanjing and Mount Wuyi for “climbing exoskeleton” rental services. Partnerships with elderly care institutions exploring at-home mobility assistance.

Media Recognition: Multiple exoskeleton models appeared in the film “The Wandering Earth 2.” The company provided logistics support for the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and Asian Para Games.

Key Milestones

• 2018: Company founded in Shanghai; completed angel round funding (Minsheng Capital, Xianfeng Changqing)
• 2019-2022: Multiple funding rounds from Jiuhe Venture, Yinno Angel, and others
• 2023: Supported Hangzhou Asian Games logistics; products featured in “The Wandering Earth 2”
• 2024: Series A round led by Guoyi Capital; launched “Meet the Future” series at WAIC; unveiled ULS TR1 humanoid composite robot
• 2024 July: Completed Series A+ round (Dunhong Asset), tens of millions RMB
• 2025: Completed Series B round (Binfu Capital), tens of millions RMB; launched VIATRIX consumer exoskeleton; announced brain-computer interface research initiative

Certifications and Recognition

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification
• European Union CE Safety Certification
• National High-Tech Enterprise designation (twice awarded)
• Ministry of Industry and Information Technology “Robot+” Application Excellence list
• Shanghai Municipal Intelligent Robot Benchmark Enterprise
• Fortune China Most Socially Impactful Startup

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of exoskeletons does ULS Robotics manufacture?

ULS Robotics produces a full range including upper-limb (FIT-U, PES-U, MAPS-E), lumbar (BES-HV, FIT-HV), lower-limb (BES-Pro), and full-body (BES-Ultra, FIT-GS-Ultra) exoskeletons. The product line spans powered electric systems and passive mechanical designs for industrial, research, and consumer applications.

Are ULS Robotics products medical devices?

The company’s primary focus remains industrial and consumer applications. Products carry ISO 9001 and CE certifications but are positioned for occupational safety, productivity enhancement, elderly mobility assistance, and outdoor recreation rather than clinical rehabilitation. The founder has stated the company does not currently operate in the medical device sector.

Where can ULS Robotics exoskeletons be purchased internationally?

ULS Robotics has sales presence in 17 countries including Germany, Canada, UAE, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia. The company operates a Japanese subsidiary and maintains partner networks across North America and Europe. International buyers can contact the company through their official website or regional distributors.