Skelex 360-X
Passive shoulder-support exoskeleton for overhead and repetitive arm work.
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 […]
ARMASTEC
ARMASTEC specializes in lightweight, fabric-based wearable robotics. Their flagship product, the AireLevate suit, uses compressed air and regulated fabric muscles to provide up to 55% lifting support to the lower back. The system is designed to be machine-washable and highly breathable, catering to industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare where comfort and hygiene are […]
LIG Nex1
LIG Nex1 is a defense and aerospace company in South Korea. They develop the LEXO (Lower-extremity Exoskeleton for Operative) family of wearable robots. These include powered and passive systems designed to assist soldiers with load carriage and support industrial workers in heavy assembly. Their technology emphasizes high-torque density and natural human-robot interaction for extreme environments.
Hanwha Ocean
Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME) is a historical pioneer in the development of industrial exoskeletons for heavy construction. In the early 2010s, they developed powered and passive ‘shipyard exoskeletons’ designed to help workers handle heavy components weighing up to 30kg. While primarily focused on large-scale shipbuilding, their research into human augmentation remains a landmark project in […]
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.
Levitate Technologies
Levitate Technologies produces the AIRFRAME, a wearable exoskeleton designed to support workers in repetitive or static overhead tasks. The system transfers the weight of the arms to the hips, reducing fatigue and shoulder strain. It is mechanical and does not restrict range of motion, used in automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors.
Skelex
Skelex designs and manufactures non-powered, passive exoskeletons aimed at reducing physical strain for industrial workers. Their flagship product, the Skelex 360, provides dynamic shoulder support for overhead tasks by utilizing a spring-based mechanism that redistributes weight to the hips. The system is designed for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding.
HeroWear
HeroWear is a Vanderbilt University spin-off specializing in passive back-assist exosuits. Its Apex product line uses elastic elements to support lifting and bending tasks.