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Exoskeleton News Archive

FDA approves robotic exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries to walk again

MassDevice - 13-Feb-2024

This approval brings new hope and opens doors for better rehab

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Microneedle adhesive patch enhances human-machine interaction

University of Colorado Boulder - 31-Jan-2024

New wearable tech unlocks a future of effortless body movement with robotic exoskeletons

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Exoskeletons may not serve the purpose in protecting workers from injuries

The Ohio State University - 21-Jul-2021

Additional mental strain imposed stress on lower back, negating the benefits of exoskeleton

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Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons wave goodbye to wheelchairs

Forbes - 30-May-2021

Exercise rehab using exoskeletons improved walking & cognition in multiple sclerosis patients

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Cray X exoskeleton built to develop health & work productivity

TechCrunch - 14-Dec-2020

German Bionic raises $20M fund in Series A to develop its exoskeleton technology

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Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

TechCrunch - 13-May-2020

Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed

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Exoskeleton glove for people with limited hand function and poor grip strength

Health Europa - 16-Apr-2020

A life changer for spinal cord injury patients, and potential for bionic human enhancement in future

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HeroWear developed an incognito exosuit to ease back pain

CNET - 01-Apr-2020

Lightweight exoskeleton that takes 50 pounds of strain off your back when lifting

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Pneumatic exoskeleton "Every Muscle Suit" reaches the public

soranews24 - 05-Nov-2019

A relief to your back at a more affordable price!

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Direct brain interface enables paralysed man to walk in exoskeleton

BBC - 04-Oct-2019

Obviously this is early steps, but with more research and computing power the results could be astounding

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Biomimetic XoSoft to assist people with mobility impairments

The Robot Report - 13-Jul-2019

Energy from user's movements are stored to support the user while walking

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ReStore soft exoskeleton gets CE Mark clearance

The Robot Report - 30-May-2019

Ideal system for stroke therapy in the clinic at a lower price

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Surgeons supported by exoskeleton for long operation

The Moscow Times - 12-Mar-2019

More data to feed into an eventual fully-autonomous robotic surgeon

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Ottobock launches sleeker lower limb weakness exoskeleton

AT Today - 12-Mar-2019

Soon it will be no more unusual to see someone wearing an exoskeleton than it is someone with a walking stick

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First wear - Samsung GEMS exoskeleton at CES

Gizmodo - 09-Jan-2019

Mobility scooters may be a thing of the past

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Ski and snowboard exoskeleton takes pressure off muscles and joints

Gadgets And Wearables - 01-Jan-2019

Claims to let older skiers ski like they're 5 years younger

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Advances in exoskeletons can help prevent workplace injuries soon

Safety and Health magazine - 23-Sep-2018

Industrial exoskeletons to lower physical workload and improve quality of worker's life

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LG adds an exoskeleton to its line of CLOi robots

Engadget - 23-Aug-2018

This exoskeleton is a smart device designed to exert more limb strength

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Comau Launches Spring-Based Exoskeleton

Engineering - 20-Jun-2018

The MATE exoskeleton will provide movement support during daily activities

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Robotic exoskeleton analyses spine deformities

The Engineer - 10-Apr-2018

Dynamic exoskeleton measures the stiffness of the torso.

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Cyberdyne's Exoskeleton Receives FDA Approval

IEEE Spectrum - 23-Jan-2018

FDA has approved lower-body exoskeleton through licensed medical facilities.

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Skin-tight exoskeleton lets users change direction

New Scientist - 12-Oct-2017

Robotic exoskeletons are often used for rehabilitation: they do your walking for you.

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Wandercraft's exoskeleton uses dynamically controlled fall

ZDNet - 03-Oct-2017

Algorithmic frameworks are highly robust to perturbations.

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First fully autonomous exoskeletons

Engadget - 29-Sep-2017

Wandercraft's exoskeleton can help to solve psychological problems and eliminate many symptoms

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Amazon's Alexa can now steer exoskeletons

Engadget - 16-Aug-2017

Exoskeletons don't come cheap and they're not one size fits all.

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Exoskeleton Adapts While It’s Worn

Scientific American - 27-Jul-2017

New approach improves endurance by lowering the wearer’s energy exertion.

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Robotic exoskeleton could help prevent falls in the elderly

Science - 11-May-2017

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among the elderly.

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Roam Robotics’ lightweight, inexpensive exoskeleton for the masses

New Atlas - 08-Feb-2017

Design made predominantly out of plastic and high-strength fabric.

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Exosuit reduces energy needed to walk by 23%

Next Big Future - 21-Jan-2017

The more assistance provided to the ankle joints, the more energy the wearers could save.

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This Robotic Suit Wants to Make Your Grandparents Superpowered

VICE - 20-Dec-2016

Superflex developing consumer-level approach to the exosuit – AKA powered clothing – lightweight and discreet.

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Exoskeleton gives DC workers superhuman strength

DC Velocity - 11-Dec-2016

Warehouse work is physically demanding – heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.

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New multi-million euro exoskeleton project

RTE - 17-Oct-2016

XoSoft project aimed at making a soft exoskeleton to help people with reduced mobility to move.

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Comfortable trousers or the latest exoskeleton?

Popular Mechanics - 12-May-2016

Can provide self-reliance to the elderly and disabled with simple acts like walking up the stairs.

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Hyundai’s Morning Walk robot tested in hospital

Korea JoongAng Daily - 18-Mar-2016

Device helps with ambulatory remedial rehabilitation.

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FDA clears Parker’s Indego Exoskeleton

Today's Medical Developments - 11-Mar-2016

Approved for clinical and personal use in the United States.

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Consumer passive bionic device on its way

ZDNet - 11-Feb-2016

Spring Loaded Technology has launched an Indiegogo campaign.

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Ekso Bionics acquires Garrett Brown’s arm technologies

Proactive Investor UK - 04-Dec-2015

Acquired the patented zeroG and X-Ar products.

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Japan recognizes Cyberdyne’s robotic suit as medical device

Japan Times - 26-Nov-2015

First robotics device ever to secure such status in Japan

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HARMONY two-armed, robotic rehabilitation exoskeleton

Design News - 10-Nov-2015

Delivers full upper-body therapy on patients with limited motion in their arms and shoulders.

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Assisted Finger Orthosis exoskeleton cast

Robotics Business Review - 19-Oct-2015

Robotic exoskeleton for patients recovering from hand injuries.

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UCB create advanced exoskeleton for home and rehabilitative use

Healio - 10-Oct-2015

Phoenix exoskeleton designed for patients with stroke, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.

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Bionik starts production of ARKE GEN2

Bionik Laboratories - 15-Sep-2015

Lower-body exoskeleton has significantly smaller mechanics, improved battery density and power-to-weight ratio actuators.

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Exoskeleton control by thought alone

ITV News - 31-Jul-2015

Former rugby player confined to a wheelchair and is reliant on a ventilator to help him breathe.

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Exoskeleton designed especially for children

RT - 29-Jul-2015

Marsi-bionics company create prototype bionic exoskeleton designed especially for children. Now turning to crowdfunding to develop further.

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Honda starts sales of Walking Assist Device

Honda - 21-Jul-2015

We’ve only just taught robots how to walk and they’re already teaching us!

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ReWalk Robotics launches Personal Exoskeleton 6.0

Rewalk Robotics - 14-Jul-2015

Faster walking speed (up to 1.6 mph). Better fitting. Improved gait control.

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C-Brace computer-controlled leg brace helps people with partial paralysis

BBC - 04-Feb-2015

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Army evaluates DARPA’s futuristic soft exosuit

U.S. Army News - 28-Oct-2014

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Daewoo Shipbuilding pilots exoskeleton with 30kg lift capacity

New Scientist - 02-Aug-2014

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Ekso bionic suit: Robotic exoskeleton helps people to walk again

BBC - 16-Jul-2014

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