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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Robotel
Robotel is a Turkish association and social enterprise that provides 3D-printed mechanical hands and gloves for children and adults with limb differences. Their ‘wearable mechanical hands’ function as passive exoskeletons, using wrist movement to actuate fingers. They focus on accessibility and personalized design for functional daily support.
Ortho Robotics
Ortho Robotics develops robotic medical systems designed to assist with post-surgical and neurological rehabilitation. Their technology focuses on providing powered assistance for gait and joint mobility, aimed at helping patients recover faster and more effectively after orthopedic surgery or neurological injury. They emphasize data-driven clinical outcomes and portable robotic design.
Maroon Assistive Technologies
Maroon Assistive Technologies develops wearable robotic systems for lower-limb assistance. Their primary product, the Mak Active Knee, is a powered orthotic device designed to assist individuals with knee weakness or stability issues. The company focuses on accessibility and enhancing daily mobility for the elderly and those with musculoskeletal conditions.
MEBSTER
MEBSTER develops accessible and cost-effective medical devices to improve mobility. Their UNILEXA system is a unilateral, passive (non-powered) exoskeleton designed to assist individuals with lower-limb impairments, particularly those with partial paralysis. The system focuses on providing mechanical stability and step initiation support without the need for motors or batteries.
Vila Bionics
Vila Bionics develops affordable assistive wearable systems focused on upper-limb mobility. Their primary product is a passive exoskeleton designed to assist individuals with arm weakness or paralysis in lifting and moving their arms. The company focuses on accessibility for the Latin American market, aiming to provide solutions for people with neuromuscular diseases.
Cadence Biomedical
Cadence Biomedical manufactures the Kickstart, a non-powered wearable system designed to assist people with neurological mobility impairments. The Kickstart uses a spring-based kinetic energy system to help users lift their legs and initiate a steps, functioning as a passive lower-limb exoskeleton for individuals with stroke, spinal cord injury, or MS.