Exoskeletons

VUB spinoff AILOS Robotics said its patented gearbox heralds a new era for humanoids, cobots, and wearable robotics.

This clearance comes just a few short months after Wandercraft received expanded CE Mark certification for enhanced clinical features.

Exoskeleton combines machine learning and a physics-based model to learn each user’s unique movements and provide support for daily activities like eating and drinking.

Comau has added the myMR mobile robot, collaborative robots, and exoskeletons to its industrial automation offerings.

Called OpenExo, the open-source system from NAU includes instructions for building a single- or multi-joint exoskeleton.

The new funding will help propel Wandercraft into its next phase of growth, which involves deploying its new Calvin-40 humanoid.

Wandercraft, known for its exoskeletons, partnered with Renault to develop Calvin, a humanoid robot for industrial use.

Exia learns from user movements and improves its assistance over time, making it useful for multiple industries, says German Bionic.

NVIDIA Connect brings together emerging and established technology companies such as Ekso to accelerate product development.

The study will assess the safety and effectiveness of the Personal Exoskeleton for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Trexo Robotics said this milestone is a testament to the determination and resilience of the children and families who have made it possible.

Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering developed a soft exoskeleton to help a person with Parkinson’s walk without freezing.

Humanoids continued to grab our readers’ attention in July 2024, with four of our top 10 stories centering on the topic.

Kevin Piette works for Wandercraft, the company that built what it calls a Personal Exoskeleton that could help disabled people walk.

Comau and One Equity Partners said they expect the transaction to close by the end of 2024 as the industrial automation vendor branches out from automotive.

Fourier says it will provide a wider range of humanoid robots, exoskeletons, and other systems to serve diverse market needs.

Comau has expanded its product line with compact robot arms, picking software, and exoskeletons for logistics and other markets.

The design could prove useful in the coming years, with the launch of NASA’s Artemis mission, which plans to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years.

Proposed standard will provide a systematic approach to testing that will help ascertain the seamless functionality of exoskeletons, guaranteeing alignment with design expectations.

March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.

maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.

TWIN is a motorized exoskeleton designed to be customized to enhance the physical abilities of each wearer.