Exhauss
Exhauss designs and sells passive industrial exoskeletons derived from camera stabilization technology. Their products are focused on tool handling, load management, and upper-limb support for workers in construction, logistics, and manufacturing. The system is modular and uses spring-based mechanisms to offload the weight of heavy tools or the arms themselves.
Hexar Humancare
Hexar Humancare (HexaHumanCare) develops a variety of wearable robotic systems. Their HECTOR series includes industrial exoskeletons for back support and lifting, while the RESILION series focuses on medical orthopedic devices for knee and arm rehabilitation. The company leverages Hanyang University’s robotic research to build powered systems for labor and therapy.
Hilti
Hilti entered the exoskeleton market to address physical strain on construction sites. Their EXO-O1 and EXO-S are passive upper-body exoskeletons designed to support the arms and shoulders during overhead installation work. These lightweight devices aim to reduce fatigue and help prevent chronic musculoskeletal disorders in tasks like drywall hanging and sprinkler installation.
StrongArm Technologies
StrongArm Technologies focuses on protecting industrial ‘Industrial Athletes’ through wearable data and mechanical support. While pivotally focused on the FUSE sensor for risk tracking, its historical product line includes the V22 ErgoSkeleton, a passive device that supports the back and shoulders during heavy lifting. The company uses data analytics to reduce workplace injuries.
Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group has developed a range of wearable robots as part of its ‘Robotics Lab’ initiatives. Its portfolio includes the VEX (Vest Exoskeleton) for overhead work, the CEX (Chairless Exoskeleton) for knee joint support during seated tasks, and the H-MEX (Hyundai Medical Exoskeleton) for gait assistance for individuals with lower-limb paralysis. The company focuses […]
Palladyne AI
Palladyne AI, formerly Sarcos Technology and Robotics, is now focused on AI software for robotics. The company is historically important to the exoskeleton sector because Sarcos developed the Guardian XO full-body powered industrial exoskeleton. The Guardian XO hardware should be treated as a legacy or paused exoskeleton program unless refreshed evidence confirms active commercialization.
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.
Cyber Human Systems
Cyber Human Systems designs and develops exoskeletons for industrial, military, and rescue applications. As a spin-off of Gogoa Mobility Robots, the company focuses on physical augmentation to manage fatigue and strain. Products include the Exoshoulder for overhead support and textile-based soft suits for back support.
ATOUN
ATOUN was a Panasonic-backed company that specialized in powered exoskeletons for heavy labor. Their Model Y back support system was utilized in logistics and baggage handling operations. The company’s technology has influenced subsequent developments in the sector.
GenElek Technologies
GenElek Technologies focuses on developing powered exoskeletons for medical rehabilitation and industrial lift assistance. The company investigates the use of artificial intelligence in wearable robotic control systems.