Simi Reality Motion Systems
Simi develops marker-based and markerless motion capture systems and analysis software. Their technology is used to quantify movement kinematics for clinical gait analysis and performance evaluation of wearable robotics. They provide enabling technology for the exoskeleton industry by offering objective metrics on user movement patterns and device efficacy in real-world scenarios.
C-Motion
C-Motion develops Visual3D, the industry-standard software for biomechanical analysis and the processing of 3D motion capture data. Their technology is used by exoskeleton researchers to calculate joint angles, moments, and powers, providing the objective metrics required for clinical validation and performance evaluation. They operate as a key enabling technology provider in the global human movement […]
Qualisys
Qualisys develops high-precision optical and inertial motion capture systems. Their technology is used to track human movement in real-time, providing critical data for the development and validation of medical and industrial exoskeletons. They specialize in high-speed, outdoor, and underwater motion capture, providing ‘enabling technology’ for a variety of augmentation research environments.
Vicon
Vicon develops and manufactures optical motion capture systems that provide the ‘gold standard’ in human movement data. Their technology is used extensively in the exoskeleton industry to validate device performance, evaluate gait biomechanics, and develop control algorithms. They provide enabling technology for the precise measurement of human-robot interaction in research and clinical settings.
OptiTrack
OptiTrack manufactures high-performance optical motion tracking systems. Their technology is used for the real-time tracking of humans and robots, facilitating the development, control, and evaluation of exoskeletons. They provide enabling technology for the wearable robotics market, emphasizing ease of use, low latency, and high accuracy for research and commercial applications.
Hasomed
Hasomed develops and manufactures medical devices for neurological rehabilitation. Their primary product line, RehaMove, combines Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with motorized movement therapy (FES cycling). The system is used to treat patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, and MS, allowing for active muscle training even in the presence of complete paralysis. While centered on FES, […]
G.TEC medical engineering
g.tec medical engineering develops high-end brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and neuro-monitoring systems. Their recoveriX system is a specialized BCI solution for stroke rehabilitation that combines mental imagination with electrical stimulation and visual feedback. They provide enabling technology for the control and validation of wearable robotics and neuro-prosthetics in research and clinical medicine.
MOTOmed (RECK)
RECK-Technik developed the MOTOmed series, a world-leading range of motorized movement therapy devices. While functionally cycle-based trainers, they are integrated into the clinical neuro-rehabilitation ecosystem alongside exoskeletons. They provide passive, motor-assisted, and active resistance training for patients with neurological and orthopedic impairments.
Biodex
Biodex provides medical technology for sports medicine and rehabilitation. Their System 4 robotic dynamometer is a global standard for muscle strength testing and orthopedic rehabilitation. They also offer the Gait Trainer series, which includes instrumented treadmills and body-weight support systems used to retrain walking patterns in neurological and orthopedic patients.
Made for Movement
Made for Movement develops systems to facilitate physical activity for people with severe motor disabilities. Their Innowalk is a motorized, robotic movement trainer that allows users to experience whole-body movement in a standing position. Their NF-Walker is a specialized gait trainer for children. They focus on improving health and participation for individuals with conditions like […]