Veristride
Veristride develops wearable sensor technology and software intended for gait monitoring and rehabilitation. Their technology provides real-time biofeedback to patients and clinicians, aiming to improve walking symmetry and reduce fall risk for individuals with mobility impairments. They operate as an enabling technology provider for the medical and wearable robotics sectors.
Gait Up
Gait Up, a spin-off of EPFL and CHUV, specializes in motion sensing technology for human movement analysis. Their wearable sensors and algorithms provide objective metrics for gait and physical activity, which are used to evaluate the efficacy of rehabilitation and the performance of wearable robotic devices. They are a provider of ‘enabling technology’ within the […]
Technaid
Technaid develops robotic and motion analysis systems intended for health and movement science. Their Exo-H3 is a powered lower-limb exoskeleton specifically designed for research into robotic rehabilitation and gait analysis. They also provide inertial motion capture sensors used in conjunction with wearable robotics for precise movement tracking.
AIDIN ROBOTICS
AIDIN ROBOTICS specializes in industrial automation and force-sensing technologies. They develop wearable robotic solutions that utilize advanced sensor systems to facilitate safe collaboration between humans and robots. Their products aim to enhance productivity in industrial settings while ensuring worker safety through force-feedback and motion assistance.
Rise Robotics
Rise Robotics develops the ‘Rise Cylinder’, a high-efficiency linear actuator designed to replace hydraulics in heavy-duty applications. Their technology is used to power industrial-grade exoskeletons and heavy machinery, providing significant energy savings and high power-to-weight ratios. The company focuses on the ‘Enabling Technology’ segment of the exoskeleton market.
Panasonic
Panasonic conducts corporate research into ‘power assist’ technologies for logistics and healthcare. While specialized commercial exoskeleton activities were historically concentrated in its subsidiary ATOUN, the parent company maintains R&D in fabric actuators and sensor-based human assistance.