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Exoskeleton News Archive

New trousers utilise a knee motor to enhance leg strength by 40% while hiking uphill

New trousers utilise a knee motor to enhance leg strength by 40% while hiking uphill

The Verge - 29-Jul-2024

Trousers cushion impact during descent, making hikers feel 30 pounds lighter

AI can analyze worker movements to recommend exoskeleton suits & reduce physical strain

AI can analyze worker movements to recommend exoskeleton suits & reduce physical strain

BBC - 08-May-2024

Technology also raises concerns about job displacement in other fields

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

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

Microneedle adhesive patch enhances human-machine interaction

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

Exoskeletons may not serve the purpose in protecting workers from injuries

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

Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons wave goodbye to wheelchairs

Ekso Bionics' robotic exoskeletons wave goodbye to wheelchairs

Forbes - 30-May-2021

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

Cray X exoskeleton built to develop health & work productivity

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

Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

TechCrunch - 13-May-2020

Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed

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

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

HeroWear developed an incognito exosuit to ease back pain

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

Pneumatic exoskeleton "Every Muscle Suit" reaches the public

Pneumatic exoskeleton "Every Muscle Suit" reaches the public

soranews24 - 05-Nov-2019

A relief to your back at a more affordable price!

Direct brain interface enables paralysed man to walk in exoskeleton

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

Biomimetic XoSoft to assist people with mobility impairments

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

ReStore soft exoskeleton gets CE Mark clearance

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

Surgeons supported by exoskeleton for long operation

Surgeons supported by exoskeleton for long operation

The Moscow Times - 12-Mar-2019

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

Ottobock launches sleeker lower limb weakness exoskeleton

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

First wear - Samsung GEMS exoskeleton at CES

First wear - Samsung GEMS exoskeleton at CES

Gizmodo - 09-Jan-2019

Mobility scooters may be a thing of the past

Ski and snowboard exoskeleton takes pressure off muscles and joints

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

Advances in exoskeletons can help prevent workplace injuries soon

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

LG adds an exoskeleton to its line of CLOi robots

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

Comau Launches Spring-Based Exoskeleton

Comau Launches Spring-Based Exoskeleton

Engineering - 20-Jun-2018

The MATE exoskeleton will provide movement support during daily activities

Robotic exoskeleton analyses spine deformities

Robotic exoskeleton analyses spine deformities

The Engineer - 10-Apr-2018

Dynamic exoskeleton measures the stiffness of the torso.

Cyberdyne's Exoskeleton Receives FDA Approval

Cyberdyne's Exoskeleton Receives FDA Approval

IEEE Spectrum - 23-Jan-2018

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

Skin-tight exoskeleton lets users change direction

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.

Wandercraft's exoskeleton uses dynamically controlled fall

Wandercraft's exoskeleton uses dynamically controlled fall

ZDNet - 03-Oct-2017

Algorithmic frameworks are highly robust to perturbations.

First fully autonomous exoskeletons

First fully autonomous exoskeletons

Engadget - 29-Sep-2017

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

Amazon's Alexa can now steer exoskeletons

Amazon's Alexa can now steer exoskeletons

Engadget - 16-Aug-2017

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

Exoskeleton Adapts While It’s Worn

Exoskeleton Adapts While It’s Worn

Scientific American - 27-Jul-2017

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

Robotic exoskeleton could help prevent falls in the elderly

Robotic exoskeleton could help prevent falls in the elderly

Science - 11-May-2017

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

Roam Robotics’ lightweight, inexpensive exoskeleton for the masses

Roam Robotics’ lightweight, inexpensive exoskeleton for the masses

New Atlas - 08-Feb-2017

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

Exosuit reduces energy needed to walk by 23%

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.

This Robotic Suit Wants to Make Your Grandparents Superpowered

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.

Exoskeleton gives DC workers superhuman strength

Exoskeleton gives DC workers superhuman strength

DC Velocity - 11-Dec-2016

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

New multi-million euro exoskeleton project

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.

Comfortable trousers or the latest exoskeleton?

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.

Hyundai’s Morning Walk robot tested in hospital

Hyundai’s Morning Walk robot tested in hospital

Korea JoongAng Daily - 18-Mar-2016

Device helps with ambulatory remedial rehabilitation.

FDA clears Parker’s Indego Exoskeleton

FDA clears Parker’s Indego Exoskeleton

Today's Medical Developments - 11-Mar-2016

Approved for clinical and personal use in the United States.

Consumer passive bionic device on its way

Consumer passive bionic device on its way

ZDNet - 11-Feb-2016

Spring Loaded Technology has launched an Indiegogo campaign.

Ekso Bionics acquires Garrett Brown’s arm technologies

Ekso Bionics acquires Garrett Brown’s arm technologies

Proactive Investor UK - 04-Dec-2015

Acquired the patented zeroG and X-Ar products.

Japan recognizes Cyberdyne’s robotic suit as medical device

Japan recognizes Cyberdyne’s robotic suit as medical device

Japan Times - 26-Nov-2015

First robotics device ever to secure such status in Japan

HARMONY two-armed, robotic rehabilitation exoskeleton

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.

Assisted Finger Orthosis exoskeleton cast

Assisted Finger Orthosis exoskeleton cast

Robotics Business Review - 19-Oct-2015

Robotic exoskeleton for patients recovering from hand injuries.

UCB create advanced exoskeleton for home and rehabilitative use

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.

Bionik starts production of ARKE GEN2

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.

Exoskeleton control by thought alone

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.

Exoskeleton designed especially for children

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.

Honda starts sales of Walking Assist Device

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!

ReWalk Robotics launches Personal Exoskeleton 6.0

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.