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Technology also raises concerns about job displacement in other fields
This approval brings new hope and opens doors for better rehab
New wearable tech unlocks a future of effortless body movement with robotic exoskeletons
Additional mental strain imposed stress on lower back, negating the benefits of exoskeleton
Exercise rehab using exoskeletons improved walking & cognition in multiple sclerosis patients
German Bionic raises $20M fund in Series A to develop its exoskeleton technology
Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed
A life changer for spinal cord injury patients, and potential for bionic human enhancement in future
Lightweight exoskeleton that takes 50 pounds of strain off your back when lifting
A relief to your back at a more affordable price!
Obviously this is early steps, but with more research and computing power the results could be astounding
Energy from user's movements are stored to support the user while walking
Ideal system for stroke therapy in the clinic at a lower price
More data to feed into an eventual fully-autonomous robotic surgeon
Soon it will be no more unusual to see someone wearing an exoskeleton than it is someone with a walking stick
Mobility scooters may be a thing of the past
Claims to let older skiers ski like they're 5 years younger
Industrial exoskeletons to lower physical workload and improve quality of worker's life
This exoskeleton is a smart device designed to exert more limb strength
The MATE exoskeleton will provide movement support during daily activities
Dynamic exoskeleton measures the stiffness of the torso.
FDA has approved lower-body exoskeleton through licensed medical facilities.
Robotic exoskeletons are often used for rehabilitation: they do your walking for you.
Algorithmic frameworks are highly robust to perturbations.
Wandercraft's exoskeleton can help to solve psychological problems and eliminate many symptoms
Exoskeletons don't come cheap and they're not one size fits all.
New approach improves endurance by lowering the wearer’s energy exertion.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among the elderly.
Design made predominantly out of plastic and high-strength fabric.
The more assistance provided to the ankle joints, the more energy the wearers could save.
Superflex developing consumer-level approach to the exosuit – AKA powered clothing – lightweight and discreet.
Warehouse work is physically demanding – heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
XoSoft project aimed at making a soft exoskeleton to help people with reduced mobility to move.
Can provide self-reliance to the elderly and disabled with simple acts like walking up the stairs.
Device helps with ambulatory remedial rehabilitation.
Approved for clinical and personal use in the United States.
Spring Loaded Technology has launched an Indiegogo campaign.
Acquired the patented zeroG and X-Ar products.
First robotics device ever to secure such status in Japan
Delivers full upper-body therapy on patients with limited motion in their arms and shoulders.
Robotic exoskeleton for patients recovering from hand injuries.
Phoenix exoskeleton designed for patients with stroke, spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Lower-body exoskeleton has significantly smaller mechanics, improved battery density and power-to-weight ratio actuators.
Former rugby player confined to a wheelchair and is reliant on a ventilator to help him breathe.
Marsi-bionics company create prototype bionic exoskeleton designed especially for children. Now turning to crowdfunding to develop further.
We’ve only just taught robots how to walk and they’re already teaching us!
Faster walking speed (up to 1.6 mph). Better fitting. Improved gait control.