ReStore Exo-Suit
Powered soft exo-suit for gait training and paretic propulsion after stroke.
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.
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – Rehab Technologies
The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), through its Rehab Technologies lab (in collaboration with INAIL), develops innovative wearable robots for health and labor. Their projects include the TWIN lower-limb exoskeleton for individuals with complete paralysis and the XoSoft soft exosuit. They focus on modularity, ease of use, and clinical validation for neurological rehabilitation and industrial […]
Skip
Skip, a spin-off from the Google ‘X’ lab, develops the MO/GO (Mountain Goat), a pair of powered pants designed to assist with uphill walking and hiking. The system features lightweight motors at the knee and carbon fiber cuffs integrated into the apparel, providing a reported 40% boost to the quads and hamstrings. It is designed […]
ARMASTEC
ARMASTEC specializes in lightweight, fabric-based wearable robotics. Their flagship product, the AireLevate suit, uses compressed air and regulated fabric muscles to provide up to 55% lifting support to the lower back. The system is designed to be machine-washable and highly breathable, catering to industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare where comfort and hygiene are […]
GoX Studio
GoX Studio develops ‘Smart Wearables’ that combine sensors with biomechanical modeling to prevent workplace injuries and enhance athletic performance. Their systems analyze movement data to provide insights into ergonomic risk and fatigue, functioning as a data-driven wearable robotics platform. They focus on protecting the ‘Industrial Athlete’ through real-time monitoring and soft support.
Healer ICT
Healer ICT specializes in AI-driven wearable systems for healthcare and mobility. Their focus is on intention detection for wearable robot hands and ankle exosuits for post-stroke rehabilitation. They leverage wearable sensor data, such as EMG and IMU, to provide adaptive control and coordinated assistance for individuals with neurological impairments.
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 […]
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.
Toyoda Gosei
Toyoda Gosei develops ‘e-Rubber’, a next-generation smart polymer that acts as both a sensor and an actuator. They utilize this technology to create soft robotic wearable devices, including rehabilitation gloves for hand therapy. Their systems aim to provide lightweight, highly flexible assistance for finger movement recovery after stroke or hand injury.