Manus
Manus develops advanced wearable sensing gloves used for finger tracking and gesture control. Their technology is utilized in virtual reality, motion capture, and the control of robotic systems and exoskeletons. They provide ‘enabling technology’ for the wearable robotics industry, allowing for precise hand kinematics data and intent-based interaction with robotic manipulators.
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.
Bitbrain
Bitbrain develops wearable neurotechnology systems intended for research and real-world brain-computer interaction (BCI). Their portfolio includes advanced EEG headsets that are used in the development of intent-based exoskeleton control and cognitive monitoring. They provide enabling technology for the wearable robotics industry by facilitating brain-to-machine communication for motor recovery and human augmentation.
Emotiv
Emotiv develops accessible wearable neurotechnology systems. Their EEG headsets, such as the EPOC X and Insight, allow for the detection of brain activity for gesture control, mental state monitoring, and BCI research. The technology is often used by developers to create neural control interfaces for exoskeletons and other assistive robotic devices.
G.TEC medical engineering
g.tec medical engineering develops high-end brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and neuro-monitoring systems. Their recoveriX system is a specialized BCI solution for stroke rehabilitation that combines mental imagination with electrical stimulation and visual feedback. They provide enabling technology for the control and validation of wearable robotics and neuro-prosthetics in research and clinical medicine.
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.
Articares
Articares develops intelligent rehabilitation systems designed to behave as clinical partners for therapists. Their flagship product, the H-Man, is a compact, portable robotic device for upper-limb neurorehabilitation. It uses AI-driven assessments to adapt therapy difficulty to the patient’s real-time performance, aimed at stroke, brain injury, and elderly 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.
EASE – Ergonomische Assistenzsysteme
EASE develops active (powered) wearable assistants for the logistics and manufacturing sectors. Their primary product is a lightweight active exoskeleton designed to support the arms and shoulders during lifting and carrying tasks. The system utilizes AI-supported intention recognition and high-performance TQ-RoboDrive motors to provide seamless assistance with minimal delay.
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.