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 […]
AnyBody Technology
AnyBody Technology develops the AnyBody Modeling System, the world’s most advanced software for musculoskeletal simulation. Their technology allows researchers to create digital twins of the human body and simulate the physical interaction with wearable robotic devices. It is used by the exoskeleton industry to optimize design, predict muscle force reduction, and evaluate ergonomic impact before […]
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.
StretchSense
StretchSense specializes in soft, stretchable sensors and wearable gloves for motion capture. Their technology uses capacitive sensing to track complex movements of the hand and fingers without rigid components. They provide enabling sensors for the wearable robotics and exoskeleton industry, facilitating the development of flexible, textile-integrated control interfaces.
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.
Manus
Manus develops advanced wearable sensing gloves used for finger tracking and gesture control. Their technology is utilized in virtual reality, motion capture, and the control of robotic systems and exoskeletons. They provide ‘enabling technology’ for the wearable robotics industry, allowing for precise hand kinematics data and intent-based interaction with robotic manipulators.
Xsens
Xsens develops inertial sensor modules and motion capture systems used for precise movement tracking in research, entertainment, and health. Their technology is a key enabling tool for the exoskeleton industry, providing the high-fidelity kinematics data required for biomechanical analysis and the control of active wearable robotic systems.
Maxon
Maxon is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-precision motors, gearheads, and motor control systems. Their drive systems are central to the development of many leading exoskeletons and prosthetics, offering high efficiency and power-to-weight ratios. They provide enabling technology through a dedicated medical robotics division focusing on the specific requirements of wearable systems.
Harmonic Drive
Harmonic Drive develops and manufactures high-precision gear systems and servo actuators. Their strain wave gears (often called ‘Harmonic Drives’) are an industry standard for robotic joint actuation due to their high torque density and zero-backlash characteristics. They provide enabling technology for high-end medical and industrial exoskeletons where precise positioning and weight reduction are critical.