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.
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.
Neurolutions
Neurolutions specializes in neuro-rehabilitation technology utilizing Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). Their primary product, IpsiHand, is an FDA-approved system for chronic stroke rehabilitation. It consists of a wearable EEG headset and a robotic handpiece; the system detects movement intentions from the healthy side of the brain and translates them into physical assistance at the hand, aiming to […]
CUREXO
CUREXO develops surgical and rehabilitation robotic systems. Their flagship rehabilitation product, Morning Walk, is an end-effector type gait rehabilitation robot. It uses a saddle-type body weight support system to facilitate early mobilization and intensive gait training for patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions. The system features VR software to improve patient engagement and quantitative metrics […]
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 […]
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.
CASIC Exoskeleton R&D
CASIC develops high-performance wearable robotic systems as part of its aerospace and defense R&D. Their exoskeleton projects focus on heavy-duty load carriage for soldiers and support for logistics personnel in extreme environments. They emphasize high-power density actuators and ruggedized mechanical designs for strategic and industrial applications.