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Powered back-support exoskeleton designed to relieve lumbar strain and support workplace activity.
AMTI
AMTI manufactures world-leading force measurement systems and clinical gait tools. Their multiaxis force plates and instrumented treadmills are used extensively by exoskeleton developers to evaluate the impact of wearable systems on ground reaction forces and balance. They provide enabling technology for the precise kinetic validation of human augmentation systems in academic and clinical settings.
Bertec
Bertec manufactures high-precision force measurement systems and balance assessment tools. Their instrumented treadmills and force plates are key components of modern gait labs, used to evaluate the impact of exoskeletons on ground reaction forces and user stability. They provide ‘enabling technology’ for the wearable robotics industry by offering objective kinetic data required for biomechanical evaluation.
Kistler
Kistler develops high-end sensors and measurement systems for industrial and biomechanical applications. Their force plates and torque sensors are used in the development and testing of exoskeletons to ensure safety and performance. They provide ‘enabling technology’ for the wearable robotics industry, specializing in piezoelectric and strain-gauge sensors for precise measurement of human-machine forces.
Exoskeleton Report
Exoskeleton Report is an independent news and information platform serving the human augmentation market. It provides reporting on technology developments, industry trends, and research breakthroughs in industrial, medical, and consumer exoskeletons. The site features the world’s most comprehensive directory of exoskeleton companies and products, acting as a primary ecosystem provider for industry intelligence.
Schoen Robotics
Schoen Robotics develops specialized medical robotics intended for upper-limb therapy. Their flagship product is a robotic glove system designed to assist patients with neurological impairments in regaining hand and finger dexterity. The company focuses on the clinical market in Germany, providing automated functional training solutions.
Smartex
Smartex develops innovative ‘smart textiles’ that integrate physiological sensors (ECG, breathing, movement) directly into garments. Their technology is a key ‘enabling tool’ for the soft exosuit and wearable robotics industry, providing the sensing layer required for monitoring user status and device control. They focus on textile-based biofeedback for health, sports, and industrial safety.
Simi Reality Motion Systems
Simi develops marker-based and markerless motion capture systems and analysis software. Their technology is used to quantify movement kinematics for clinical gait analysis and performance evaluation of wearable robotics. They provide enabling technology for the exoskeleton industry by offering objective metrics on user movement patterns and device efficacy in real-world scenarios.
Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA)
WearRA is the primary global industry association for wearable robotics. It brings together manufacturers, researchers, clinical professionals, and government agencies to facilitate the adoption and advancement of exoskeleton technologies. The organization focuses on industry standards, education, and organizing the annual WearRAcon conference, acting as a central ecosystem provider for the market.
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 […]