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.
AUXSYS
AUXSYS develops powered full-body exoskeletons designed for holistic human augmentation. Their technology aims to support the wearer in a variety of high-load tasks in industry, construction, and defense. They focus on active systems that can handle overloads and reduce fatigue across multiple body regions through integrated motorized assistance.
CASIC Exoskeleton R&D
CASIC develops high-performance wearable robotic systems as part of its aerospace and defense R&D. Their exoskeleton projects focus on heavy-duty load carriage for soldiers and support for logistics personnel in extreme environments. They emphasize high-power density actuators and ruggedized mechanical designs for strategic and industrial applications.
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.
InteSpring
InteSpring, based in the Delft robotics hub, specialized in passive compensation systems. They developed the Exobuddy (military load carriage system) and the Balancer (industrial tool support). While the company remains active in engineering consultancy and mechanical innovation, its standalone exoskeleton product line is reported as historical or project-based.
Field Robot Technology
Field Robot Technology (FRT) develops wearable robotic systems for heavy labor and specialized missions. Their products include the HYPER series of industrial exoskeletons designed for lifting support and load carriage. They focus on modular and durable designs suitable for construction, firefighting, and industrial environments.
Rise Robotics
Rise Robotics develops the ‘Rise Cylinder’, a high-efficiency linear actuator designed to replace hydraulics in heavy-duty applications. Their technology is used to power industrial-grade exoskeletons and heavy machinery, providing significant energy savings and high power-to-weight ratios. The company focuses on the ‘Enabling Technology’ segment of the exoskeleton market.
Dephy
Dephy develops powered ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) and exoskeletons aimed at enhancing human performance and assisting with mobility impairments. Their ‘Ankle Boot’ is a self-contained, powered system designed for gait assistance and load carriage, utilizing advanced actuators and controls developed through university-led research (MIT).
Bionic Power
Bionic Power produces the Agilik, a powered smart orthosis designed for children and adults with gait impairments such as crouch gait (Cerebral Palsy) or stroke. The device provides motorized knee assistance to improve mobility and endurance. Historically, the company is known for its Power-Harvesting Exoskeleton for military use, which generated electricity from the movement of […]
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.