Bertec
Bertec manufactures high-precision force measurement systems and balance assessment tools. Their instrumented treadmills and force plates are key components of modern gait labs, used to evaluate the impact of exoskeletons on ground reaction forces and user stability. They provide ‘enabling technology’ for the wearable robotics industry by offering objective kinetic data required for biomechanical evaluation.
Simi Reality Motion Systems
Simi develops marker-based and markerless motion capture systems and analysis software. Their technology is used to quantify movement kinematics for clinical gait analysis and performance evaluation of wearable robotics. They provide enabling technology for the exoskeleton industry by offering objective metrics on user movement patterns and device efficacy in real-world scenarios.
Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA)
WearRA is the primary global industry association for wearable robotics. It brings together manufacturers, researchers, clinical professionals, and government agencies to facilitate the adoption and advancement of exoskeleton technologies. The organization focuses on industry standards, education, and organizing the annual WearRAcon conference, acting as a central ecosystem provider for the market.
C-Motion
C-Motion develops Visual3D, the industry-standard software for biomechanical analysis and the processing of 3D motion capture data. Their technology is used by exoskeleton researchers to calculate joint angles, moments, and powers, providing the objective metrics required for clinical validation and performance evaluation. They operate as a key enabling technology provider in the global human movement […]
Qualisys
Qualisys develops high-precision optical and inertial motion capture systems. Their technology is used to track human movement in real-time, providing critical data for the development and validation of medical and industrial exoskeletons. They specialize in high-speed, outdoor, and underwater motion capture, providing ‘enabling technology’ for a variety of augmentation research environments.
Vicon
Vicon develops and manufactures optical motion capture systems that provide the ‘gold standard’ in human movement data. Their technology is used extensively in the exoskeleton industry to validate device performance, evaluate gait biomechanics, and develop control algorithms. They provide enabling technology for the precise measurement of human-robot interaction in research and clinical settings.
OptiTrack
OptiTrack manufactures high-performance optical motion tracking systems. Their technology is used for the real-time tracking of humans and robots, facilitating the development, control, and evaluation of exoskeletons. They provide enabling technology for the wearable robotics market, emphasizing ease of use, low latency, and high accuracy for research and commercial applications.
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, […]
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.