Maxon
Maxon is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-precision motors, gearheads, and motor control systems. Their drive systems are central to the development of many leading exoskeletons and prosthetics, offering high efficiency and power-to-weight ratios. They provide enabling technology through a dedicated medical robotics division focusing on the specific requirements of wearable systems.
Harmonic Drive
Harmonic Drive develops and manufactures high-precision gear systems and servo actuators. Their strain wave gears (often called ‘Harmonic Drives’) are an industry standard for robotic joint actuation due to their high torque density and zero-backlash characteristics. They provide enabling technology for high-end medical and industrial exoskeletons where precise positioning and weight reduction are critical.
Novanta
Novanta, through its Celera Motion business unit, provides high-precision motion control components. Their product line includes encoders, servo drives, and motors that are critical ‘enabling technologies’ for the wearable robotics industry. They specialize in high-torque, compact motion solutions for medical exoskeletons and industrial human-augmentation systems.
FAULHABER
FAULHABER specializes in the development and manufacture of high-precision miniature motors and drive systems. Their BLDC motors, stepper motors, and precision gearheads are key enabling technologies for compact wearable robotic systems, such as robotic gloves and orthotic joints. They provide critical components for manufacturers requiring high power density in extremely small packages.
MOTOmed (RECK)
RECK-Technik developed the MOTOmed series, a world-leading range of motorized movement therapy devices. While functionally cycle-based trainers, they are integrated into the clinical neuro-rehabilitation ecosystem alongside exoskeletons. They provide passive, motor-assisted, and active resistance training for patients with neurological and orthopedic impairments.
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.
Made for Movement
Made for Movement develops systems to facilitate physical activity for people with severe motor disabilities. Their Innowalk is a motorized, robotic movement trainer that allows users to experience whole-body movement in a standing position. Their NF-Walker is a specialized gait trainer for children. They focus on improving health and participation for individuals with conditions like […]
Thera-Trainer
Thera-Trainer (Medica Medizintechnik) is a major developer of movement therapy systems. Their ‘Gait & Balance’ division produces the Lyra robotic gait trainer (end-effector system) and the Balo standing balance system. They provide clinical solutions for all phases of neurological rehabilitation, from early mobilization to overground training.
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.