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SuperFlex Spin-Off From SRI, Bay Area Becomes Exoskeleton Hub

April 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

SuperFlex is now the newest spin-off company of SRI Robotics, part of SRI International. For the time being, SuperFlex will be the name of the company and their flagship exoskeleton/exosuit product. Creating spin-off companies is a regular activity for SRI Robotics and it shows that enough people believe the FlexSuit is ready for commercial [more]

Why wearable exoskeleton technology?

February 21, 2017 // 6 Comments

What is so special about wearable exoskeleton technology? I think the answer is quite simple. Wearable exoskeleton technology has the potential to change the world for the better. Here you might be thinking, “Yeah, yeah. We have heard that before. You are just trying to create some hype and get some money.” Well, allow me to convince [more]

Commentary on Executives Perspectives: Max Scheder-Bieschin, CFO Ekso Bionics

February 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

C-Suite TV with Jeffery Hayzlett has published an interview with Ekso Bionics CFO Max Scheder-Bieschin. In the interview, Max Scheder-Bieschin focuses on the current and future medical exoskeleton offerings by Ekso Bionics. However, his thoughts and opinions have many overarching ideas that can be applied to all medical exoskeletons as well [more]

Exoskeleton Report News January 1st to 15th, 2017

January 17, 2017 // 6 Comments

This is the first batch of news pertaining to the world of wearable exoskeleton technology for 2017. Main topics: -Superflex has released images of their new suit, the Aura. But where is the company going with this? -CES 2017: Atlas by Japet, Hyundai H-MEX medical, H-WEX back support -Lego Laevo being tested by StudioX -Shield carrying vest [more]

Commercial Exoskeletons

August 4, 2016 // 1 Comment

Civilian and commercial exoskeletons comprise the smallest subfield of the exoskeleton industry, but they also hold the greatest commercial promise. The main potential for commercial exoskeletons is their possibility to be accepted as motorized transportation device that requires minimum infrastructure. Cars and motorcycles need paved roads to [more]

19 Military Exoskeletons into 5 Categories

July 5, 2016 // 32 Comments

Wearable robotics for the military is the most dynamic subset of the exoskeleton industry. Military exoskeletons are being tested by the U.S., China, Canada, South Korea, Great Britain, Russia and Australia, and these are just the projects that the public is aware of. Many other military exoskeleton projects remain secret. There is still [more]

SRI Robotics Exosuits And 4D Materials

December 23, 2015 // 4 Comments

SRI Robotics Super Flex Exosuit, 2014, https://web.stanford.edu/class/engr110/pdf/SRI-Wearable-Exosuit-Technologies.pdf

SRI Robotics is working on two novel exosuits and new 4D materials that can make it easier to power and operate them. Originally part of Stanford University, SRI International is a nonprofit research institute in Menlo Park, California. The company’s robotic division, SRI Robotics is best known for the development of tele-operated [more]