Hellstern Medical
Hellstern Medical designs systems to support healthcare professionals during long medical procedures. Their primary product, the S3 No-Weight (formerly Surgeon Support System), is a wearable exoskeleton designed to support the surgeon’s weight and stabilize the upper body while sitting or standing during surgery. It aims to reduce musculoskeletal strain and fatigue in operating rooms.
MEBSTER
MEBSTER develops accessible and cost-effective medical devices to improve mobility. Their UNILEXA system is a unilateral, passive (non-powered) exoskeleton designed to assist individuals with lower-limb impairments, particularly those with partial paralysis. The system focuses on providing mechanical stability and step initiation support without the need for motors or batteries.
Cybernetic Healthcare
Cybernetic Healthcare focuses on robotic medical equipment for functional recovery. Their portfolio includes powered lower-limb systems for gait rehabilitation and mobility assistance for patients with stroke and SCI. They focus on the clinical market in Taiwan and Asia, developing automated therapy solutions for neurological recovery.
Myorobotics
Myorobotics provides an open-source, modular robotic toolkit designed to mimic human musculoskeletal structures. The platform includes muscle-like actuators, bone-like links, and tendons, which are used by researchers to develop next-generation exoskeletons and humanoid robots. It serves as an enabling technology platform for the wearable robotics research community.
G-Therapy
G-Therapy develops medical robotic devices specialized for lower-limb neurorehabilitation. Their systems provide powered gait training and motion assessment for patients with walking difficulties. The company focuses on clinical-grade reliability and evidence-based therapy outcomes for the Korean healthcare market.
EXOKO
EXOKO develops robotic wearable systems focused on gait assistance and mobility support. Their technology aims to provide powered lower-limb assistance for patients with walking disabilities. They focus on accessibility and portable robotic solutions for clinical and home rehabilitation.
LifeGait
LifeGait develops assistive technologies aimed at improving human mobility and preventing falls. Their portfolio includes sensor-integrated wearable orthoses that provide gait feedback and stability support. The company focuses on the elderly and patients with gait impairments, providing data-driven insights into mobility performance.
Cadence Biomedical
Cadence Biomedical manufactures the Kickstart, a non-powered wearable system designed to assist people with neurological mobility impairments. The Kickstart uses a spring-based kinetic energy system to help users lift their legs and initiate a steps, functioning as a passive lower-limb exoskeleton for individuals with stroke, spinal cord injury, or MS.
Astin
Astin develops and manufactures medical devices for physical rehabilitation. Their product line includes robotic systems for gait training and functional therapy for neurologically impaired patients. They focus on providing clinical solutions for hospitals in South Korea and the regional market.
Astride Bionix
Astride Bionix develops ‘Enyware’, a wearable exoskeleton designed to support the lower body during standing and sitting tasks. The system functions as a wearable chair, providing support to the wearer’s legs and back to reduce physical fatigue in industrial and clinical settings. It aims to improve ergonomics for workers who must stand for extended periods […]