Tag: exoskeleton
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German Bionic debuts wearable ‘Power Suit’ for healthcare workers in North America
German Bionic, an exoskeleton developer, has launched its “Apogee+” powered exoskeleton to the North American healthcare market. Merging cutting-edge robotics with research-backed, data-driven insights, the wearable technology aims to “redefine the landscape of support for caregivers – cultivating a realm of enhanced well-being and sustainable working conditions for nursing and care professionals”, according to German…
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Comau equips John Deere with wearable exoskeletons
Comau has equipped John Deere, the world’s largest farm machinery maker, with multiple Mate-XT wearable exoskeletons to help sustain worker well-being, alleviate physical stress and reduce the ergonomic risk within its parts logistics operations. Mate-XT accurately replicates all movements of the shoulder, helping employees perform their jobs comfortably by reducing muscle fatigue without limiting mobility…
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Ottobock acquires exoskeleton specialist suitX
Ottobock, a developer of prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons, has acquired 100 percent of the shares in suitX, a US-based company spun out of the Robotics and Human Engineering Lab at the University of California, Berkeley. suitX specializes in the research and development of occupational and medical exoskeletons. Ottobock and suitX are combining their expertise and…
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How are industries using robots?
For the last few decades we’ve seen an increase in robots and AI in both our home and work environment, and post-pandemic this figure is set to increase as companies look for ways of reducing person-to-person contact. Pre-pandemic the International Federation of Robotics estimated that 1.3 million industrial robots were being used in a wide…
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Comau’s exoskeleton producing ‘significant, measurable benefits’ at Pintarelli
Comau’s wearable exoskeleton with its news model, the MATE-XT, aims to satisfy the special needs of those working in harsh conditions in industry, other sectors and even outdoors. Comau’s MATE exoskeleton is the first and still the only exoskeleton in the world to be EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Work-Sheet) certified. This confirms its effectiveness in reducing…
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Ekso Bionics provides exoskeletons to hospitals in Florida
Ekso Bionics, a developer of exoskeleton technology for medical and industrial use, has expanded partnership with Kindred Healthcare, bringing EksoNR, the most clinically used robotic exoskeleton, to four of Kindred’s Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals in the US. The multi-unit order follows a successful pilot program of the EksoNR last year. EksoNR has become a standard…
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Comau unveils new ‘lightweight, ruggedized’ version of its exoskeleton
Comau Robotics has unveiled a new “lightweight, ruggedized” version of its exoskeleton. The new Mate-XT wearable exoskeleton “fully accommodates the specific needs of workers in demanding industrial, non-industrial and open-air environments”, says Comau. Featuring a slim, lightweight carbon fiber structure and an intuitive regulation system, the water, dust, UV-light and temperature resistant design can be…
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Sarcos Robotics exoskeleton included in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020 list
Sarcos Robotics, a maker of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, says that its Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton has been chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Best Inventions of 2020. Sarcos says its exoskeleton is “the world’s first full-body, battery-powered wearable industrial robot designed to increase strength and endurance”.…
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Sarcos Robotics raises $40 million in Series C funding
Sarcos Robotics, a global leader in the production of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, announced that it has raised $40 million in an oversubscribed Series C financing round. The Series C round was led by Rotor Capital, with most of the company’s existing investors participating in the financing. The Series C…
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Comau exoskeleton ‘first’ to be awarded EAWS certification
Comau Robotics & Automation claims its “MATE” exoskeleton is the first on the market to receive the Ergonomic Assessment Work-Sheet certification. The company says the certification provides clear evidence of its exoskeleton’s effectiveness in reducing the “risk of biomechanical overload” of the upper limbs. Based on the evaluation system promoted by Ergo Foundation, Italy’s reference…