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.
Hasomed
Hasomed develops and manufactures medical devices for neurological rehabilitation. Their primary product line, RehaMove, combines Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with motorized movement therapy (FES cycling). The system is used to treat patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, and MS, allowing for active muscle training even in the presence of complete paralysis. While centered on FES, […]
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.
Delsys
Delsys manufactures electromyography (EMG) and physiological monitoring systems. Their Trigno wireless platform is a standard in the research community for measuring muscle activity and kinematics. They provide critical sensor technology used in the design, validation, and control of active exoskeletons and prosthetics, specializing in non-invasive bio-signal acquisition.
Cometa
Cometa specializes in the design of miniaturized wireless systems for electromyography (EMG) and motion tracking. Their Wave and Miniwave sensors provide objective data on muscle recruitment and gait kinematics. These systems are used as enabling technologies for clinical assessment and technology development within the global wearable robotics and rehabilitation sectors.
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.
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.
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.