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If you follow the world of robotic exoskeletons with any frequency, you’re no doubt aware of the two primary categories. The first is aimed firmly at workers with strenuous or repetitive jobs such as lifting and transporting packages. The second is assistive, largely focused at individuals with mobility impairments. The latter category is often the domain of soft robotic exoskeletons – those with fabric parts designed to be more of a day-to-day assistive accessory. These systems are also increasingly focused on…

The STREAM exoskeleton (StreamEXO) generates forces which are distributed to the shoulders and legs to support the worker's back during handling activities, such as lifting and carrying heavy loads. The device's ergonomics have been studied to enhance comfort and provide totally free movements, ensuring a perfect fit on the worker's body while carrying out dynamic activities. Credit: IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia A…

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Move over Tony Stark, there’s a new player in town. Augsburg-based startup German Bionic has developed wearable exoskeletons that endow superhuman strength — although they are a little more modest than Iron Man’s. Founded in 2017, the startup is one of several companies around the world developing exoskeletons to make physically demanding jobs easier. Whether for warehouse staff, elderly care professionals, or construction workers, “everyone can benefit from a little added support,” Norma…

Stroke patients in the US could soon take advantage of cutting-edge robotics during the recovery process. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Wandercraft's Atalante exoskeleton for use in stroke rehabilitation. The machine can help with intensive gait training, particularly for people with limited upper body mobility that might prevent using other methods. The current-generation Atalante is a self-balancing, battery-powered device with an adjustable gait that can help with early steps through to more natural…

With a view to one day helping people with impaired mobility, scientists at Stanford University have been toiling away on an ankle exoskeleton designed to make walking easier. The group has just introduced their first untethered version for use beyond the lab, which adjusts its level of assistance on the fly and offers a boost akin to taking off a 30-lb (13-kg) backpack.We’ve looked at a couple of recent examples of these exoskeletons designed to offer assistance at the ankle joint. In research published last year, the…

A new robotic, boot-like exoskeleton uses wearable sensors to adjust to each person who wears it, marking a significant step forward for robotics. The device, described in a study published today, helps solve one of the big challenges in developing systems that help people walk: that everyone walks differently. “This exoskeleton personalizes assistance as people walk normally through the real world,” said Steve Collins, associate professor of mechanical engineering and head of the Stanford Biomechatronics Laboratory.…

The data the boot generates is fed into a machine-learning model, which in turn tunes the device to personalize its support, applying force at the ankle to replace some of the function of the calf muscle and helping the wearer to push off the ground while taking a step. This makes it possible to walk faster and with less effort. It takes just an hour for the model to start personalizing the way the device assists the wearer, and because it is constantly learning from the sensor data, the device can adapt over time as the…

Last updated: May 20th, 2022 at 14:19 UTC+02:00 August is an exciting month for Samsung and its fans. The company’s last major Unpacked event of the year usually takes place around that time, and this year, we expect Samsung to unveil two or three new foldable phones, up to three smartwatch models, and new earbuds. But interestingly enough, August 2022 might also mark the commercial release of Samsung’s assistive exoskeleton. First unveiled at CES 2022, the GEMS Hip assistive robot/exoskeleton could be planned for…