Quantop
Quantop develops ergonomic wearable systems to reduce musculoskeletal risk for manual laborers. Their products include passive mechanical exoskeletons for lower back and shoulder support, designed for tasks such as lifting, logistics, and overhead work. They emphasize modularity and ease of integration into existing industrial workwear.
AUXSYS
AUXSYS develops powered full-body exoskeletons designed for holistic human augmentation. Their technology aims to support the wearer in a variety of high-load tasks in industry, construction, and defense. They focus on active systems that can handle overloads and reduce fatigue across multiple body regions through integrated motorized assistance.
Fraunhofer Exoskeleton Lab
Fraunhofer, through institutes like IML (Logistics) and IZM (Microintegration), operates an Exoskeleton Lab dedicated to the research and evaluation of wearable robotics. They provide industrial companies with neutral performance assessments, site-specific ergonomic analyses, and technology development services. They focus on back-support and overhead-relief systems for operational logistics and production environments.
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – Rehab Technologies
The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), through its Rehab Technologies lab (in collaboration with INAIL), develops innovative wearable robots for health and labor. Their projects include the TWIN lower-limb exoskeleton for individuals with complete paralysis and the XoSoft soft exosuit. They focus on modularity, ease of use, and clinical validation for neurological rehabilitation and industrial […]
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
AIT is Austria’s largest research and technology organization. Their Center for Vision, Automation & Control conducts R&D into wearable robotics, focused on industrial efficiency and health. They engage in the development and validation of exoskeleton systems for manufacturing and logistics, emphasizing sensor-based assistance and safe human-robot interaction.
MM Norden
MM Norden develops ergonomic solutions for the Scandinavian industrial market. Their primary product, the MMEXO, is a passive mechanical exoskeleton designed to relieve static load on the arms and shoulders. It is targeted at assembly tasks where the user’s arms are elevated for extended periods, transferring load from the upper body to the hips and […]
Myontec
Myontec develops ‘smart’ compression garments with embedded electromyography (EMG) sensors. Their Mbody system accurately measures muscle activation and performance in real-time, providing data on muscle balance, fatigue, and loading. While not a mechanical exoskeleton, their technology is a key enabling tool for ergonomic assessment and control in the wearable robotics sector.
exoIQ
exoIQ develops active (powered) wearable robotic systems for the industrial workforce. Their primary product, the S700, is an active shoulder-support exoskeleton designed for overhead work. Unlike passive systems, the S700 uses motorized assistance to provide dynamic relief for workers in manufacturing and construction, specifically addressing strain during repetitive or sustained above-shoulder tasks.
Tacle
Tacle develops wearable assist systems designed to reduce physical load in industrial and caregiving environments. Their focus is on ergonomic mechanical aids that support the back and lower limbs during repetitive bending and lifting tasks. They aim to provide intuitive, wearable solutions that enhance worker productivity and well-being.
Help Tech
Help Tech, through its HTExo division, develops ergonomic wearable solutions for the workforce. Their primary product, the BionicBack, is a lightweight passive exoskeleton designed to relieve lower back strain during lifting and bending. The system uses a mechanical cushioning system to store energy during bending and release it during straightening, aimed at preventing chronic back […]