Cometa
Cometa specializes in the design of miniaturized wireless systems for electromyography (EMG) and motion tracking. Their Wave and Miniwave sensors provide objective data on muscle recruitment and gait kinematics. These systems are used as enabling technologies for clinical assessment and technology development within the global wearable robotics and rehabilitation sectors.
Noraxon
Noraxon develops high-end biomechanical sensors and motion capture systems used for human movement analysis. Their portfolio includes wireless electromyography (EMG), inertial sensors (IMU), and pressure-sensing tools. These systems are widely used as ‘enabling technology’ for the evaluation of exoskeletons and the development of bio-signal controlled wearable robotics in clinical and research contexts.
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.
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.
MindRove
MindRove develops high-performance wearable sensors for brain (EEG) and muscle (EMG) activity. Their products, such as the MindRove EMG armband and EEG headset, provide wireless, real-time bio-signal detection for gesture control, clinical research, and neural interface development. They operate as an enabling technology provider for the wearable robotics and neuro-rehabilitation markets.
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.
Myorobotics
Myorobotics provides an open-source, modular robotic toolkit designed to mimic human musculoskeletal structures. The platform includes muscle-like actuators, bone-like links, and tendons, which are used by researchers to develop next-generation exoskeletons and humanoid robots. It serves as an enabling technology platform for the wearable robotics research community.
Healer ICT
Healer ICT specializes in AI-driven wearable systems for healthcare and mobility. Their focus is on intention detection for wearable robot hands and ankle exosuits for post-stroke rehabilitation. They leverage wearable sensor data, such as EMG and IMU, to provide adaptive control and coordinated assistance for individuals with neurological impairments.
Gait Up
Gait Up, a spin-off of EPFL and CHUV, specializes in motion sensing technology for human movement analysis. Their wearable sensors and algorithms provide objective metrics for gait and physical activity, which are used to evaluate the efficacy of rehabilitation and the performance of wearable robotic devices. They are a provider of ‘enabling technology’ within the […]