P&S Mechanics
P&S Mechanics develops and manufactures advanced robotic systems for neurorehabilitation. Their flagship product, Walkbot, is a robotic-assisted gait training system designed for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy. The system features an exoskeleton with hip, knee, and ankle actuators that provide natural gait patterns and objective clinical evaluation data.
Aether Biotech
Aether Biotech specializes in soft robotics technology for human augmentation. Their products include active soft exosuits designed to support the lower back and shoulders during repetitive tasks in logistics and manufacturing. They also explore medical applications for gait assistance using flexible, textile-integrated actuators.
Innoheroe
Innoheroe Technology develops wearable robotic systems focused on physical augmentation. Their products include passive and active back support exoskeletons designed for logistics, manufacturing, and general labor tasks. They focus on delivering cost-effective ergonomic solutions for the Asian market.
JTEKT
JTEKT, part of the Toyota Group, develops the J-PAS (JTEKT Power Assist Suit) series. These wearable robotic systems are designed to reduce the physical burden on workers in manufacturing and elderly care. The product line includes active systems for back support and lumbar assistance, leveraging JTEKT’s expertise in steering and drive systems to provide smooth […]
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.
T-Robotics
T-Robotics develops a variety of robotic systems for industrial automation and healthcare. Their medical division focuses on wearable robotic systems for gait rehabilitation and mobility assistance. They aim to integrate high-precision vacuum robotics expertise into wearable solutions for clinical settings.
Kinetic
Kinetic develops wearable technology to prevent workplace injuries. Their flagship device, the Reflex, is a sensor-based wearable that detects high-risk movements such as improper lifting or twisting and provides real-time haptic biofeedback to the user. The system also tracks ergonomics data for safety managers to identify high-risk areas in logistics and manufacturing operations.
LIG Nex1
LIG Nex1 is a defense and aerospace company in South Korea. They develop the LEXO (Lower-extremity Exoskeleton for Operative) family of wearable robots. These include powered and passive systems designed to assist soldiers with load carriage and support industrial workers in heavy assembly. Their technology emphasizes high-torque density and natural human-robot interaction for extreme environments.
Hanwha Ocean
Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME) is a historical pioneer in the development of industrial exoskeletons for heavy construction. In the early 2010s, they developed powered and passive ‘shipyard exoskeletons’ designed to help workers handle heavy components weighing up to 30kg. While primarily focused on large-scale shipbuilding, their research into human augmentation remains a landmark project in […]
Hylite
Hylite Robotics develops wearable systems designed to reduce physical strain in demanding labor environments. Their focus is on creating lightweight, affordable exoskeletons that support the back and shoulders during lifting and overhead tasks. They utilize mechanical and hybrid assist technologies to optimize worker safety and comfort.