OpenSim
OpenSim is a powerful, open-source software system for modeling human and animal movement and simulating the physical interaction with medical and assistive devices. Developed at Stanford University, it is the primary research platform for predicting the metabolic and biomechanical effects of exoskeletons. It serves as a central ecosystem provider for the global wearable robotics research […]
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.
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.
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 […]
AnyBody Technology
AnyBody Technology develops the AnyBody Modeling System, the world’s most advanced software for musculoskeletal simulation. Their technology allows researchers to create digital twins of the human body and simulate the physical interaction with wearable robotic devices. It is used by the exoskeleton industry to optimize design, predict muscle force reduction, and evaluate ergonomic impact before […]
Qualisys
Qualisys develops high-precision optical and inertial motion capture systems. Their technology is used to track human movement in real-time, providing critical data for the development and validation of medical and industrial exoskeletons. They specialize in high-speed, outdoor, and underwater motion capture, providing ‘enabling technology’ for a variety of augmentation research environments.
Vicon
Vicon develops and manufactures optical motion capture systems that provide the ‘gold standard’ in human movement data. Their technology is used extensively in the exoskeleton industry to validate device performance, evaluate gait biomechanics, and develop control algorithms. They provide enabling technology for the precise measurement of human-robot interaction in research and clinical settings.