China’s National Consumer Plan Pushes Exoskeleton Robots Into Elderly Homes
China’s new national consumer plan explicitly calls for exoskeleton robots to enter elderly households and wider retail and care channels, adding a national policy layer…
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Spain’s Hospital Cruces Opens €302K in Adult and Pediatric Exoskeleton Tenders
Hospital Universitario Cruces in Spain’s Basque Country is seeking separate adult and pediatric rehabilitation exoskeletons through open tenders with a combined pre-VAT budget of €302,000,…
Schmalz Expands Industrial Exoskeleton Line With 5 kg NEXO Pro Back Support
German handling specialist Schmalz has expanded its industrial exoskeleton portfolio with NEXO Pro, a passive 5 kg lower-back support system for lifting, bending and prolonged…
Jiangsu Retains 15% Consumer Exoskeleton Subsidy in Updated 2026 Policy
Jiangsu’s August consumer-policy update keeps exoskeleton-assist robots eligible for a 15% subsidy capped at RMB 1,500. A review of the province’s earlier notice shows the…
State Grid Hangzhou Puts 1.85 kg AI Exoskeletons Into Mountain Line Inspection Trial
State Grid’s Xiaoshan power unit has tested lightweight AI walking exoskeletons during real mountain transmission-line inspection work, with the 1.85 kg systems used on steep,…
Innophys Cuts Muscle Suit Weight 28% With New Every-Light for Logistics
Innophys has redesigned its long-running Muscle Suit Every into a 3.1 kg Every-Light model with one-size fitting, battery-free pneumatic assistance and a ¥132,000 announced price.
Ascentiz Brings H + K Modular Exoskeleton Platform to IFA With €3,999 Ultra Combo
Ascentiz has published European pricing for its K knee modules and H+K combinations ahead of IFA 2026, while BodyOS pushes the system toward an open,…
China Reports 39.5% Growth in Exoskeleton-Assist Sales as National Policy Push Expands
China’s Commerce Ministry says sales value for exoskeleton-assist devices on monitored key platforms rose 39.5% year over year in July, adding a new demand-side signal…
15 Exoskeletons Are Now Working at Athens Airport as Wearable Robotics Moves Into Daily Operations
Athens International Airport has deployed 15 passive SUITX exoskeletons across baggage-handling operations, turning another aviation trial into a real workplace rollout.
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