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.
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.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has a historical interest in wearable robotics, particularly for high-stress and hazardous environments. They developed a ‘Power Assist Suit’ (PAS) exhibited in the mid-2010s, intended for use in nuclear disaster recovery operations. While MHI remains a major industrial force, their standalone commercial exoskeleton development is reported as historical or project-based research.
Dephy
Dephy develops powered ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) and exoskeletons aimed at enhancing human performance and assisting with mobility impairments. Their ‘Ankle Boot’ is a self-contained, powered system designed for gait assistance and load carriage, utilizing advanced actuators and controls developed through university-led research (MIT).
ZARYA
ZARYA develops robotic exoskeletons designed to assist individuals with lower-limb mobility impairments. Their systems provide powered assistance for walking and are used in clinical rehabilitation and for personal use. They focus on the regional market in Russia and surrounding countries.
Focal Meditech
Focal Meditech develops and manufactures assistive medical technology, focusing on dynamic arm supports for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Their product line includes the Ayura and Gowing, which are wearable or mountable end-effector exoskeletons that compensate for the weight of the arms, allowing users with muscle weakness to perform activities of daily living independently.
Shenzhen Zuowei Technology
Shenzhen Zuowei Technology develops intelligent equipment for healthcare and nursing. Their product line includes powered gait assistance exoskeletons and smart mobility devices for the elderly and disabled. They focus on combining robotics with caregiving needs in clinical and residential settings.
U&O Technologies
U&O TECHNOLOGIES (UNO Technologies) develops robotic rehabilitation systems focused on lower-limb gait training. Their systems are designed to assist patients in reclaiming functional mobility after neurological injury. They emphasize precision control and clinical reliability.
Yrobot
Yrobot develops lightweight, active soft exosuits designed to assist individuals with gait impairments. Their technology combines flexible textiles with compact actuators to provide assistive force at the hip and knee joints. The company focuses on accessibility and ease of use for stroke survivors and the elderly in daily living activities.