InteSpring
InteSpring, based in the Delft robotics hub, specialized in passive compensation systems. They developed the Exobuddy (military load carriage system) and the Balancer (industrial tool support). While the company remains active in engineering consultancy and mechanical innovation, its standalone exoskeleton product line is reported as historical or project-based.
Field Robot Technology
Field Robot Technology (FRT) develops wearable robotic systems for heavy labor and specialized missions. Their products include the HYPER series of industrial exoskeletons designed for lifting support and load carriage. They focus on modular and durable designs suitable for construction, firefighting, and industrial environments.
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.
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).
Bionic Power
Bionic Power produces the Agilik, a powered smart orthosis designed for children and adults with gait impairments such as crouch gait (Cerebral Palsy) or stroke. The device provides motorized knee assistance to improve mobility and endurance. Historically, the company is known for its Power-Harvesting Exoskeleton for military use, which generated electricity from the movement of […]
Palladyne AI
Palladyne AI, formerly Sarcos Technology and Robotics, is now focused on AI software for robotics. The company is historically important to the exoskeleton sector because Sarcos developed the Guardian XO full-body powered industrial exoskeleton. The Guardian XO hardware should be treated as a legacy or paused exoskeleton program unless refreshed evidence confirms active commercialization.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin develops exoskeleton systems for military and heavy industrial use. Key projects include ONYX, a powered lower-limb exoskeleton for soldier endurance, and FORTIS, a passive system for managing heavy tool weight in industrial environments. These systems are part of broader human augmentation research.
Cyber Human Systems
Cyber Human Systems designs and develops exoskeletons for industrial, military, and rescue applications. As a spin-off of Gogoa Mobility Robots, the company focuses on physical augmentation to manage fatigue and strain. Products include the Exoshoulder for overhead support and textile-based soft suits for back support.
Roam Robotics
Roam Robotics develops exoskeletons using pneumatic actuators and fabric-based systems. Their products include Ascend (a knee orthosis for osteoarthritis), Forge (a tactical load-carrying exoskeleton), and Elevate (a sports exoskeleton). The technology focuses on providing powered assistance in a lightweight, affordable package.
Mawashi Science & Technology
Mawashi develops Human Augmentation Systems for defense and industrial settings, including passive load-bearing and industrial exoskeleton technologies focused on load transfer and injury reduction.