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.
StretchSense
StretchSense specializes in soft, stretchable sensors and wearable gloves for motion capture. Their technology uses capacitive sensing to track complex movements of the hand and fingers without rigid components. They provide enabling sensors for the wearable robotics and exoskeleton industry, facilitating the development of flexible, textile-integrated control interfaces.
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.
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 […]
ARMASTEC
ARMASTEC specializes in lightweight, fabric-based wearable robotics. Their flagship product, the AireLevate suit, uses compressed air and regulated fabric muscles to provide up to 55% lifting support to the lower back. The system is designed to be machine-washable and highly breathable, catering to industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare where comfort and hygiene are […]
GoX Studio
GoX Studio develops ‘Smart Wearables’ that combine sensors with biomechanical modeling to prevent workplace injuries and enhance athletic performance. Their systems analyze movement data to provide insights into ergonomic risk and fatigue, functioning as a data-driven wearable robotics platform. They focus on protecting the ‘Industrial Athlete’ through real-time monitoring and soft support.
Nuada
Nuada develops the Nuada Glove, a soft, wearable device designed to support and enhance hand function. The system uses a unique mechanical-assisted design that provides extra strength for gripping and holding objects, aimed at both industrial workers to prevent fatigue and individuals with motor impairments for clinical rehabilitation. The device is lightweight and intended to […]
Aether Biotech
Aether Biotech specializes in soft robotics technology for human augmentation. Their products include active soft exosuits designed to support the lower back and shoulders during repetitive tasks in logistics and manufacturing. They also explore medical applications for gait assistance using flexible, textile-integrated actuators.
Toyoda Gosei
Toyoda Gosei develops ‘e-Rubber’, a next-generation smart polymer that acts as both a sensor and an actuator. They utilize this technology to create soft robotic wearable devices, including rehabilitation gloves for hand therapy. Their systems aim to provide lightweight, highly flexible assistance for finger movement recovery after stroke or hand injury.
HUROTICS
HUROTICS develops wearable robotic systems using tendon-driven technology to mimic muscle contraction. Their portfolio includes lightweight assistants designed for clinical rehabilitation, sports performance, and daily mobility. They utilize AI motion analysis and digital twin technology to provide personalized gait support and training guidance.