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 […]
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.
OptiTrack
OptiTrack manufactures high-performance optical motion tracking systems. Their technology is used for the real-time tracking of humans and robots, facilitating the development, control, and evaluation of exoskeletons. They provide enabling technology for the wearable robotics market, emphasizing ease of use, low latency, and high accuracy for research and commercial applications.
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.
Xsens
Xsens develops inertial sensor modules and motion capture systems used for precise movement tracking in research, entertainment, and health. Their technology is a key enabling tool for the exoskeleton industry, providing the high-fidelity kinematics data required for biomechanical analysis and the control of active wearable robotic systems.
Biodex
Biodex provides medical technology for sports medicine and rehabilitation. Their System 4 robotic dynamometer is a global standard for muscle strength testing and orthopedic rehabilitation. They also offer the Gait Trainer series, which includes instrumented treadmills and body-weight support systems used to retrain walking patterns in neurological and orthopedic patients.
IRMO Global
IRMO Global develops high-tech consumer and sports exoskeletons. Their primary product, the IRMO M1, is a lightweight AI-powered leg exoskeleton that uses visual perception (Camera + LADAR) to adapt support to varying terrain in real-time. Designed for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, it provides powered knee assistance to reduce fatigue and impact during treks and descents.
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.
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.