Digity
Digity develops passive mechanical wearable systems for hand and finger protection. Their flagship product, ARTUS 3, is a CE-marked passive exoskeleton designed for manual tasks involving repetitive pressing or finger overextension. It aims to reduce musculoskeletal strain and prevent injuries in assembly and logistics environments without restricted dexterity.
BTL Industries
BTL Industries is a major developer and manufacturer of medical devices for physical therapy and cardiology. Their ‘BTL Robotics’ division produces the R-GAIT robotic-assisted gait trainer and the R-TOUCH soft robotic glove for hand rehabilitation. These systems provide automated, repetitive, and task-specific training for patients with neurological disorders.
Toyoda Gosei
Toyoda Gosei develops ‘e-Rubber’, a next-generation smart polymer that acts as both a sensor and an actuator. They utilize this technology to create soft robotic wearable devices, including rehabilitation gloves for hand therapy. Their systems aim to provide lightweight, highly flexible assistance for finger movement recovery after stroke or hand injury.
Bioventus (Bioness)
Bioness, now part of Bioventus, develops wearable functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems. Their primary products, the L300 Go and H200 Wireless, are wearable devices designed to improve mobility for patients with foot drop or hand impairments resulting from stroke, MS, or TBI. These systems utilize stimulation to activate muscles, integrated into low-profile wearable orthoses.
Saebo
Saebo is a manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for patients with neurological impairments such as stroke. Their products include the SaeboGlove, a low-profile tension-based glove that assists with finger extension, and the SaeboFlex, a high-profile orthosis for functional task training. The company integrates wearable orthoses with electrical stimulation and virtual reality to improve recovery outcomes.
Siyi Intelligence
Siyi Intelligence develops soft robotic systems for clinical and home rehabilitation. Their flagship Syrebo rehabilitation gloves use pneumatic or electromechanical actuators to provide passive, active-assisted, and resistance training for hand and finger recovery. The system is designed for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions, often featuring bilateral mirror therapy.
Rehab-Robotics
Rehab-Robotics Company Limited, a spin-off from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializes in neuro-rehabilitation robotics. Their flagship product, the Hand of Hope, is an EMG-controlled robotic glove that assists patients with stroke or hand injuries in regaining motor function through intent-based active-assisted exercises.
Daiya Industry
Daiya Industry develops medical and industrial support wear. Their ‘DARWING’ brand includes passive and active assistive suits. Notable products include the Pneumatic Power Assist Glove for hand rehabilitation and various fabric-based support suits (SoftExo) for back and limb support. They emphasize the integration of textile technology with pneumatic and mechanical assistance.
Yeecon Medical
Yeecon Medical is a supplier of rehabilitation equipment in China. Their portfolio includes several robotic systems for upper and lower limb rehabilitation, including powered gait trainers and hand rehabilitation robots. They focus on clinical systems for hospitals and specialized therapy centers.
Bionik Laboratories
Bionik Laboratories produces the InMotion robotic systems for clinical neurorehabilitation. Their technology focuses on restoring upper-extremity motor control for patients with stroke, MS, and cerebral palsy. The InMotion robots use an ‘Assistance-as-Needed’ protocol and integrated machine learning to adapt therapy to the patient’s performance in real-time.