AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
AIT is Austria’s largest research and technology organization. Their Center for Vision, Automation & Control conducts R&D into wearable robotics, focused on industrial efficiency and health. They engage in the development and validation of exoskeleton systems for manufacturing and logistics, emphasizing sensor-based assistance and safe human-robot interaction.
Fraunhofer Exoskeleton Lab
Fraunhofer, through institutes like IML (Logistics) and IZM (Microintegration), operates an Exoskeleton Lab dedicated to the research and evaluation of wearable robotics. They provide industrial companies with neutral performance assessments, site-specific ergonomic analyses, and technology development services. They focus on back-support and overhead-relief systems for operational logistics and production environments.
MindRove
MindRove develops high-performance wearable sensors for brain (EEG) and muscle (EMG) activity. Their products, such as the MindRove EMG armband and EEG headset, provide wireless, real-time bio-signal detection for gesture control, clinical research, and neural interface development. They operate as an enabling technology provider for the wearable robotics and neuro-rehabilitation markets.
MM Norden
MM Norden develops ergonomic solutions for the Scandinavian industrial market. Their primary product, the MMEXO, is a passive mechanical exoskeleton designed to relieve static load on the arms and shoulders. It is targeted at assembly tasks where the user’s arms are elevated for extended periods, transferring load from the upper body to the hips and […]
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.
exoIQ
exoIQ develops active (powered) wearable robotic systems for the industrial workforce. Their primary product, the S700, is an active shoulder-support exoskeleton designed for overhead work. Unlike passive systems, the S700 uses motorized assistance to provide dynamic relief for workers in manufacturing and construction, specifically addressing strain during repetitive or sustained above-shoulder tasks.
unhindr
unhindr develops ‘wearable robotics’ intended to bridge the gap between prosthetics and assistive devices. Their technology focuses on advanced material science and AI-driven control to provide seamless assistance for individuals with limb impairments. They utilize smart materials and adaptive algorithms to enhance functional mobility and comfort in wearable robotic applications.
Help Tech
Help Tech, through its HTExo division, develops ergonomic wearable solutions for the workforce. Their primary product, the BionicBack, is a lightweight passive exoskeleton designed to relieve lower back strain during lifting and bending. The system uses a mechanical cushioning system to store energy during bending and release it during straightening, aimed at preventing chronic back […]
Nimble Robotics
Nimble Robotics develops advanced medical devices for the rehabilitation of patients with complete spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. Their flagship product, Reho (Rehabilitation Hero), is an active lower-limb exoskeleton with six degrees of freedom. It provides motorized assistance at the hip, knee, and ankle, allowing for natural gait patterns and intensive therapy.
Axosuits
Axosuits develops wearable robotic systems aimed at helping people with walking disabilities. Their medical exoskeleton is designed to assist paraplegics, war veterans, and senior citizens with muscle atrophy. The company also researches full-body systems (FB-AXO) for eldercare support, emphasizing power-to-weight ratio and accessibility in developing markets.