Exoskeleton
Lessons learnt in powered joints and stability will feed into robotics and vice versa, creating a cross-over technology between humans controlling robots and robot-wearing humans. The choice will likely be function specific balancing the flexibility of human presence with risks, for example the military removing the human from danger entirely, whereas disaster response organisations may keep the human onsite but with a greatly enhanced ability to rescue and rebuild.
Resources
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Bionik Laboratories
Innovative medical device and robotics company developing exoskeleton for users with mobility impairments
SuitX
Company developing robotic exoskeletons for the medical and industrial markets including PhoeniX and MAX
Recent News
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
Read more...Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons wave goodbye to wheelchairs
Forbes - 30-May-2021
Exercise rehab using exoskeletons improved walking & cognition in multiple sclerosis patients
Read more...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
Read more...Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit
TechCrunch - 13-May-2020
Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed
Read more...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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