Nuada
Nuada develops the Nuada Glove, a soft, wearable device designed to support and enhance hand function. The system uses a unique mechanical-assisted design that provides extra strength for gripping and holding objects, aimed at both industrial workers to prevent fatigue and individuals with motor impairments for clinical rehabilitation. The device is lightweight and intended to […]
Digity
Digity develops passive mechanical wearable systems for hand and finger protection. Their flagship product, ARTUS 3, is a CE-marked passive exoskeleton designed for manual tasks involving repetitive pressing or finger overextension. It aims to reduce musculoskeletal strain and prevent injuries in assembly and logistics environments without restricted dexterity.
Crimson Dynamics
Crimson Dynamics develops passive wearable support systems designed for repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Their portfolio includes shoulder-support and back-support exoskeletons intended to reduce fatigue in logistics, construction, and manufacturing. They emphasize engineering iteration and collaboration with manufacturing partners to refine ergonomics.
Aether Biotech
Aether Biotech specializes in soft robotics technology for human augmentation. Their products include active soft exosuits designed to support the lower back and shoulders during repetitive tasks in logistics and manufacturing. They also explore medical applications for gait assistance using flexible, textile-integrated actuators.
Innoheroe
Innoheroe Technology develops wearable robotic systems focused on physical augmentation. Their products include passive and active back support exoskeletons designed for logistics, manufacturing, and general labor tasks. They focus on delivering cost-effective ergonomic solutions for the Asian market.
JTEKT
JTEKT, part of the Toyota Group, develops the J-PAS (JTEKT Power Assist Suit) series. These wearable robotic systems are designed to reduce the physical burden on workers in manufacturing and elderly care. The product line includes active systems for back support and lumbar assistance, leveraging JTEKT’s expertise in steering and drive systems to provide smooth […]
T-Robotics
T-Robotics develops a variety of robotic systems for industrial automation and healthcare. Their medical division focuses on wearable robotic systems for gait rehabilitation and mobility assistance. They aim to integrate high-precision vacuum robotics expertise into wearable solutions for clinical settings.
Hanwha Ocean
Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME) is a historical pioneer in the development of industrial exoskeletons for heavy construction. In the early 2010s, they developed powered and passive ‘shipyard exoskeletons’ designed to help workers handle heavy components weighing up to 30kg. While primarily focused on large-scale shipbuilding, their research into human augmentation remains a landmark project in […]
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.