Trexo Robotics said this milestone is a testament to the determination and resilience of the children and families who have made it possible.
Robots making a difference for aging, mobility needs
MassRobotics event explored how robotics and AI can be leveraged to enhance the overall well-being for individuals with physical impairments.
RBR50 Spotlight: Exoskeleton improves walking for people with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering developed a soft exoskeleton to help a person with Parkinson’s walk without freezing.
Service robot sales climb by 30% worldwide, reports the IFR
In its annual World Service Robotics report, the IFR said that sales of medical, logistics, and hospitality robots have been growing.
University of Illinois study on assistive healthcare robots earns international award
The University of Illinois researchers said the project’s person-centered, goal-oriented approach was beneficial in narrowing down tasks.
Researchers debut TWIN lower limb exoskeleton
TWIN is a motorized exoskeleton designed to be customized to enhance the physical abilities of each wearer.
ReWalk Robotics rebrands to ‘Lifeward’ as portfolio expands
Lifeward said it aims to deliver systems for rehabilitation, recovery, and more in the face of physical limitations or disability.
Intuition Robotics brings generative AI capabilities to ElliQ 3
ElliQ 3’s hardware improvements pave the way for its software upgrades, which center around integrating generative AI capabilities.
NYSOFA combats aging adult loneliness with ElliQ robot
According to data reports from the pilot program with NYSOFA, ElliQ was able to reduce loneliness by 95% in older adults using the platform.
Soft robotic wearable restores arm function for people with ALS
Researchers developed a sensor system that detects residual movement of an arm and calibrates the appropriate pressurization of the balloon actuator to move the person’s arm smoothly and naturally.
Hello Robot earns $2.5M grant from National Institutes of Health
The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, awarded Hello Robot with an approximately $2.5 million grant.
Intuition Robotics launches ElliQ 2.0 and companion app
Intuition Robotics launched an updated version of its digital care companion for aging adults, that includes hardware and software updates, called ElliQ 2.0.
Video podcast episode featuring interview with Tatum Robotics founder
This special video podcast episode features an American Sign Language translated edition of The Robot Report Podcast episode 98, an interview with Tatum Robotics founder Samantha Johnson.
CIONIC brings in $12.5M for bionic clothing
CIONIC, a bionic clothing company, brought in $12.5 million in Series A funding, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $23 million.
ETH Zurich develops wearable muscles
Myoshirt is a soft exoskeleton that supports the upper body while the user moves their arms.
Intuition Robotics partners with NY State Office for the Aging
ElliQ is a robotic companion designed specifically for aging adults that suffer from loneliness or social isolation.
Fourier Intelligence raises $62M for healthcare robotics
The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and included support from Saudi Aramco P7 Venture Fund and the Yuanjing Vision Plus Capital.
ReStore exo-suit donated by ReWalk to support stroke survivors at Brooks Rehabilitation
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the need for innovative systems for stroke rehabilitation, said ReWalk Robotics, which donated a ReStore exo-suit to Brooks Rehabilitation.
Phoenix Instinct team wins $1M first prize in Toyota Mobility Unlimited Challenge
Phoenix Instinct, one oof the five finalists in the Mobility Unlimited Challenge run by the Toyota Mobility Foundation and Nesta Challenges,
BIONIK Laboratories applies robotics, AI, and data analysis to neurological rehabilitation
BIONIK Laboratories, which provides three InMotion therapeutic robots for neurological rehabilitation and the InMotion Connect data management system, is an example of how developers of assistive technology can work with hospitals.
PTR Robots announces mobile robot for both lifting and rehabilitating patients
PTR Robots, a unit of “venture factory” Blue Ocean Robotics, said its mobile system can reduce strain on caregivers and aid with both lifting and rehabilitating patients.
‘Venture factory’ Blue Ocean Robotics raises funding, closes Suitable Technologies acquisition
Blue Ocean Robotics, whose venture factory develops service robots based on common technologies and then spins off units for commercialization, has raised close to $20 million and acquired the Beam telepresence robot.