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Consumer
Dephy Sidekick Unboxing: What’s Inside This Powered Ankle Exoskeleton Box?
Short video of me finding out why the Dephy comes in such a big box and what is included inside… YouTube
What can 1kW REALLY do? – Hypershell X Ultra S
More good videos being published to show why there is so much excitement right now around consumer exoskeletons. “The thing flat works.” Quint BUILDs – YouTube
Industrial
MOV Shares Its Experience Using Exoskeletons
Italian logistics company MOV and supplier Homberger share how workplace trials led to the adoption of HeroWear’s Apex 2 for handling meat crates in refrigerated warehouses. Freedom of movement, compatibility with insulated clothing, and adjustable support helped drive the choice, while gradual familiarization supported worker acceptance, and users reported less fatigue and greater comfort. (make sure to use your browser or Google’s translate tool) – TechLab.it
HAPO shares lessons from Shiva Exo’s commercial failure and the importance of worker acceptance
The article highlights the second edition of Wearable Exoskeleton Systems: Design, Control and Applications (towards which I and Dr. Sugar both also contributed) and is full of practical information on making exoskeleton products: Hapo.EU
Medical
ReWalk Use Beyond Walking
A pilot study of 12 ReWalk users with paraplegia demonstrated household activities such as cooking and grooming while standing, highlighting practical uses beyond walking alongside (plus greater satisfaction and lower pain). However, persistent barriers involving companion availability and balance support remain. – Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
RehabWeek 2027: IISART Abstract Submissions Open
The International Industry Society in Advanced Rehabilitation Technology (IISART) invites scientific and clinical abstracts on rehabilitation technologies, including robotics and wearable devices, for RehabWeek 2027 in Lausanne, Switzerland (May 31–June 4), with submissions due November 17, 2026. – RehabWeek
Wandercraft Launches Eveâ„¢, the World’s First Self-Balancing Personal Exoskeleton – FDA-cleared Eve is now commercially available in the U.S. to eligible adults with spinal cord injuries
Read the full press release which includes a ton of information on qualification, performance, and access pathway: GlobalNewswire
Watch the Eve video on YouTube
Awards
How PODI’s Student-Built Exoskeleton Won ACE 2026
It is important to capture events, especially one that brought six powered exoskeleton teams together in a friendly competition to see who can help first-responders the most. This article explores the point of view of students towards wearable robotics and much more! – Exoskeleton Report
Military
Battlefield exoskeleton usability for lower-limb trauma in prolonged field care: A mixed-methods approach
A study published in Wearable Technologies evaluates the Intrepid Battlefield Exoskeleton (IBEX), a roughly 3 kg passive device designed to stabilize lower-leg fractures and transfer weight around the injury, potentially allowing casualties to walk during delayed evacuations. Testing involved 20 uninjured adults in the laboratory and 12 service members in a simulated casualty evacuation exercise. Laboratory feedback was generally positive, but field testing exposed difficulties with fitting and adjustment, underscoring the importance of evaluating exoskeletons under realistic conditions. The authors conclude that the tested Mark II prototype was not ready for deployment, although feedback has already informed a more compact Mark III. Because the injuries were simulated, the findings concern usability; clinical safety and advantages over conventional evacuation methods remain to be established. Read the study.
MSPO 2026: ExoM II at work
ExoM II Adds Omega Jaw to Its Protection Ensemble Mehler’s ExoM II display at MSPO 2026 paired the passive exoskeleton with Omega Jaw face and jaw protection. The helmet-mounted guard uses three overlapping ballistic plates and a rim-locking attachment, with Mehler claiming VPAM 6 protection against AK47 MSC projectiles. Specific mechanical changes from the original Mawashi UPRISE-based ExoM remain undocumented in the available coverage. – Spartanat.com
Technology
These Are the Muscles Behind Humanoid Robots | CubeMars
Informative video on powered exoskeleton and humanoid robot motors – YouTube – Automation Archive
#ExoJobs
- Trexo is recruiting licensed U.S. PTs and OTs
- Multiple Positions at WIRobotics (exos and humanoid robotics)
- Relevant positions at UMASS
- 15 Positions Open at Angel Robotics
- Three positions open at ABLE Human Motion – Spain
- 12 Positions Open at SKIP
- 6 Positions Open at hTRIUS
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