What an exciting week this has been! Multiple new exoskeleton devices for medical and industrial use, and a further alignment between exoskeleton technology and AI.
Exoskeleton Report – February 20, 2025 Newsletter Summary (AI Generated):
Podcast Episode 11: Industrial Exoskeletons with Marisol Barrero, CPE
- Discussion on exoskeleton implementation at Toyota.
- Debate on whether industrial exoskeletons qualify as PPE.
- Impact of automation and company size on exo adoption.
- Lessons from the “Are You Ready For Exoskeletons” Masterclass.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Return on Investment (ROI) for occupational exoskeletons.
- Advice for companies on implementing exoskeletons.
- Future outlook for industrial exoskeleton technology over the next five years.
Industrial / Occupational Exoskeletons
- Sutdy: Passive Shoulder Exoskeleton in a Production Plant – Study finds no side effects or muscle atrophy from use.
- Ottobock Volton Machine Maker – SUITX by Ottobock introduces the IX BACK VOLTON, a powered back-support AI enabled exoskeleton. Pre-launch testing available at multiple global events in 2025. Official market launch in October 2025.
Medical Exoskeletons
- Genelek Technologies Assistive Robotic Device First for the company mobility-enhancing assistive robotic technology launched.
- Marsi Bionics Teases EXPLORER – Pediatric powered exoskeleton designed for personal use.
Medical / Business News
- Dr. Sankai at World Government Summit 2025 – CEO of Cyberdyne invited to speak at UAE’s World Government Summit in Dubai.
- Somanity Wins AI Award – Recognized as Best Start-Up at the World AI Cannes Festival.
Technology Advances in Exoskeletons
- Study: Soft Exoskeleton for Hip Assistance – Uses reinforcement learning for bidirectional assistance in hip flexion-extension. Research published in Nature.
Military Exoskeletons
- Interview with Jeremy Lewis (Tesla & US Army Veteran) – Podcast discusses leadership, innovation, and the role of exoskeletons in growth and strategic planning.
- ExoBoot 2024 Study – Active ankle exoskeleton improves walking biomechanics under load. Research results to be published in Frontiers.
- TATA Advanced Systems Military Exoskeleton – New gravity-compensating military exoskeleton undergoing testing by the Indian Army.
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