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Comau expands wearable robotics with new Mate-XT GO exoskeleton

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Comau has launched the Mate-XT GO, the new wearable exoskeleton designed to support workers’ arms and shoulders during repetitive or overhead tasks.

Weighing less than 3 kg and easy to use, it can be put on in 30 seconds and taken off in just 10 seconds, allowing for easy integration into daily activities without interrupting workflows.

Certified as Category II Personal Protective Equipment, which allows use in regulated work environments, Mate-XT GO reduces muscle and perceived effort by up to 50 percent, improving comfort, endurance, and posture throughout the workday without restricting natural movements. [Read more…] about Comau expands wearable robotics with new Mate-XT GO exoskeleton

Smart Wearables as Personal Automation Devices: The Evolution of the Apple Watch

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The Apple Watch began as a notification mirror, but it behaves more like an automation layer that keeps you out of the “phone distraction trap.”

Most digital stress isn’t caused by big tasks – it’s caused by tiny interruptions that repeat all day. The watch’s best trick is making those interruptions shorter and rarer.

A wearable only earns space on your body when it’s fast, private, and predictable. Through watchOS 26, stronger health insights like Sleep Score and hypertension notifications, and intelligence features that borrow Apple Intelligence from your iPhone, the Watch is aimed at one outcome: reducing friction in the moment. [Read more…] about Smart Wearables as Personal Automation Devices: The Evolution of the Apple Watch

Comau’s MATE-XB exoskeleton gains EU Category II PPE certification

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Comau’s MATE-XB exoskeleton has been officially certified as Category II Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) under EU Regulation 2016/425, confirming that the device meets European standards for worker protection and ergonomic support.

The certification elevates MATE-XB from an ergonomic aid to equipment that can be formally integrated into workplace safety systems and risk-assessment procedures.

Comau says this milestone will make it easier for companies to adopt the technology, ensure compliance, and justify investment in preventive safety measures. [Read more…] about Comau’s MATE-XB exoskeleton gains EU Category II PPE certification

Hypershell earns first SGS performance mark for outdoor powered exoskeleton

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SGS, one of the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification companies, has broken new ground with the award of its first SGS Premium Performance Mark for an outdoor powered exoskeleton.

The certification was awarded to Hypershell for its Hypershell X Series, the world’s first outdoor powered exoskeleton integrating robotics, ergonomics and an AI-powered assistance system. The SGS Premium Performance Mark verifies that the product:

  • Increases athletic performance
  • Reduces muscle load
  • Decreases average oxygen consumption by up to 39.2 percent
  • Decreases average heart rate by up to 42.7 percent

To provide crucial reference standards for the future standardization of outdoor exoskeletons in the emerging consumer electronics sector, SGS established a robust testing specification and evaluation system in collaboration with the China National Institute of Standardization. [Read more…] about Hypershell earns first SGS performance mark for outdoor powered exoskeleton

Video: Nike takes exoskeletons mainstream with motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

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Global sportswear giant Nike has made one of the boldest moves yet in wearable robotics, unveiling a motor-powered “robot shoe” that could take exoskeleton technology into the mainstream.

The system – officially called Project Amplify – combines a carbon-fibre running shoe with a lightweight, motorised ankle cuff developed with robotics partner Dephy.

The device assists natural leg movement, effectively acting as a mini-exoskeleton for the foot and ankle. Nike says it is designed to help everyday athletes walk and run faster and farther with less effort. [Read more…] about Video: Nike takes exoskeletons mainstream with motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

Nike launches motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

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Nike is unveiling Project Amplify, which the global footwear gigantico says is “the world’s first powered footwear system for running and walking, designed to help everyday athletes go a little bit faster and farther – all with less effort”.

Engineered to augment natural lower leg and ankle movement, the Project Amplify system breaks the perception of possibility by providing an unparalleled boost to anyone who wants to move, creating a new future for running, jogging and walking.

Built on motion algorithms informed by the Nike Sport Research Lab, the first-generation footwear system is comprised of a lightweight, powerful motor; drive belt; and rechargeable cuff battery that seamlessly integrate with a carbon fiber-plated running shoe that can be worn with or without the robotics system. [Read more…] about Nike launches motor-powered ‘robot shoe’

Honda launches hands-free mobility device in Japan

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Honda has started sales of its UNI-ONE personal mobility device in Japan, targeting corporate customers in sectors such as offices, workplaces, and large facilities.

The UNI-ONE is designed as a “mobility device to be used at destinations” after people arrive by car or other transport. Honda says potential use cases include moving people around large venues or workplaces and supporting seniors or individuals who may find extended walking difficult.

The device is steered by shifting body weight while seated, allowing hands-free movement in all directions at walking speed. Honda developed the UNI-ONE using robotics expertise gained from projects such as its ASIMO humanoid robot. [Read more…] about Honda launches hands-free mobility device in Japan

Hyundai and Kia partner with South Korea’s RDA to bring wearable robots to agriculture

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Hyundai and Kia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) to expand the use of wearable robotics in farming.

The partnership will see the companies introduce their X-ble Shoulder robot, developed by Hyundai and Kia’s Robotics LAB, to agricultural sites across the country.

The X-ble Shoulder is designed to reduce strain on workers performing heavy shoulder tasks. Field tests carried out earlier this year with the RDA showed the device reduced deltoid muscle activation by about 22 percent, according to electromyography (EMG) sensor measurements. [Read more…] about Hyundai and Kia partner with South Korea’s RDA to bring wearable robots to agriculture

Skelex starts exoskeleton pilot in greenhouses in the Netherlands

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In the Westland region, just outside The Hague – the political and administrative capital of the Netherlands, a pilot has started with exoskeletons.

The pilot is an initiative of Skelex, a company based in The Hague that develops mechanical tools designed to reduce the physical strain of repetitive work and employment agency ProKonak.

These exoskeletons provide support to the arms, shoulders, and lower back – areas often affected by repetitive tasks like tying plants, pruning, lifting crates, or working in squatting positions. [Read more…] about Skelex starts exoskeleton pilot in greenhouses in the Netherlands

German Bionic unveils ‘world’s most powerful exoskeleton’

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German Bionic, the Berlin-based developer of robotic exoskeleton technology, has introduced the Apogee Ultra – the world’s most powerful series-production exoskeleton.

Available today and designed to empower workers across logistics, manufacturing, construction, bagging handling, and healthcare industries, Apogee Ultra sets new benchmarks in strength, adaptability, and worker safety, meeting the demands of various high-intensity tasks and enhancing productivity.

Seen in action here and demonstrated throughout CES at the German Pavilion (Hall A, Booth 50339), Apogee Ultra is the company’s strongest and most intelligent exoskeleton to date. [Read more…] about German Bionic unveils ‘world’s most powerful exoskeleton’