Roam Robotics Inc.

Roam Robotics Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a for-profit small business specializing in the development and delivery of advanced wearable robotics and exoskeleton technologies designed to enhance soldier mobility, reduce physical fatigue, and improve operational capability for military and veteran populations. The company has established itself as a key provider of mobility enhancement systems across multiple federal agencies, leveraging expertise in powered exoskeleton systems, pneumatic actuation technologies, and active assistance devices. Since registering with SAM.gov in September 2017, Roam Robotics has secured a substantial portfolio of federal contract and grant awards that underscore its technical capabilities and relevance to defense and health-focused initiatives.

Roam Robotics has executed multiple prime federal contracts across the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Academy, and Defense Health Agency, demonstrating deep engagement with mission-critical research and development efforts. Most notably, the company received a $1,799,987.19 firm-fixed-price Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory, awarded on December 1, 2024, with ultimate completion scheduled for March 1, 2026, for the development of wearable robotics technologies including active knee assistance devices and pneumatic exoskeleton systems. An earlier Phase II SBIR contract valued at $1,699,602.00 was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory on December 21, 2021, for research and development of an Exoskeleton for Augmented Contingency Operations. Additionally, Roam Robotics received a Defense Health Agency Phase I SBIR purchase order contract for $248,781.85, awarded on March 23, 2022, to develop dynamic pneumatic neck support for fixed-wing pilots. Most recently, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $50,000 firm fixed-price purchase order on September 29, 2025, for military exoskeleton technology to be performed at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company also served as a subcontractor to DCS Corporation, contributing technical expertise in advanced head and neck protection systems, including pneumatic neck support design research and proof-of-concept development. A legacy purchase order contract valued at $20,000 was awarded by Medical Command on December 14, 2022, for powered knee exoskeleton work. All contracts noted above have been designated as small business set-asides or non-set-aside procurements, reflecting the company's qualified status as a federal contractor.

Roam Robotics holds one active prime federal grant award from the Defense Health Agency, demonstrating the company's capacity to execute research initiatives beyond traditional contract vehicles. The company received a Project Grant awarded on August 1, 2024, for "Unilateral Powered Knee Orthosis for Knee Pain and Instability Intervention with the VA Population," with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. This grant has been modified to extend the period of performance by twelve months and has received human use approval from the Defense Health Agency's Human Research Protection Office, indicating the program's advancement to implementation stages involving veteran populations. The grant represents Roam Robotics' investment in developing powered knee orthosis systems specifically tailored to address knee pain and instability among Veterans Affairs populations, aligning with broader defense health priorities for veteran care and mobility restoration.

Roam Robotics maintains an Other Transaction indefinite delivery vehicle awarded by the United States Special Operations Command on November 4, 2022, with a ceiling value of $1,838,422.00. This IDV was awarded under solicitation DHA193-005 and provides flexible funding mechanisms for Phase II Small Business Innovation Research activities focused on delivering prototypes and conducting advanced research in wearable robotics. The vehicle specifically enables the development and refinement of pneumatic exoskeleton systems, advanced compressors, and intent recognition software through the delivery of prototypes and research outcomes. The open-ended structure of the IDV allows U.S. Special Operations Command to issue task orders based on operational requirements and initial Phase II research results, providing strategic flexibility for continued development of mobility enhancement technologies. Beyond this primary vehicle, the award documentation indicates that Roam Robotics holds additional Other Transaction IDVs from United States Special Operations Command with potential values ranging from $1.6 million to $9.75 million, all related to Phase II SBIR work under the same solicitation and focused on advancing pneumatic exoskeleton platforms, compressor technologies, and software pipelines for special operations applications.