Trexo Robotics said this milestone is a testament to the determination and resilience of the children and families who have made it possible.
RBR50 Spotlight: Exoskeleton improves walking for people with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering developed a soft exoskeleton to help a person with Parkinson’s walk without freezing.
Top 10 robotics stories of July 2024
Humanoids continued to grab our readers’ attention in July 2024, with four of our top 10 stories centering on the topic.
Wandercraft exoskeleton used in Olympic torch relay
Kevin Piette works for Wandercraft, the company that built what it calls a Personal Exoskeleton that could help disabled people walk.
Robot maker Comau spins out from Stellantis to private equity firm
Comau and One Equity Partners said they expect the transaction to close by the end of 2024 as the industrial automation vendor branches out from automotive.
Fourier Intelligence rebrands to Fourier and Fourier Rehab
Fourier says it will provide a wider range of humanoid robots, exoskeletons, and other systems to serve diverse market needs.
Comau changes with robotics market, adds focus on software and new applications
Comau has expanded its product line with compact robot arms, picking software, and exoskeletons for logistics and other markets.
Robot ‘SuperLimbs’ help astronauts stand up after falling
The design could prove useful in the coming years, with the launch of NASA’s Artemis mission, which plans to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
ASTM proposed standard to help maintain exoskeletons
Proposed standard will provide a systematic approach to testing that will help ascertain the seamless functionality of exoskeletons, guaranteeing alignment with design expectations.
March 2024 robotics investments total $642M
March 2024 robotics funding was buoyed by significant investment into software and drone suppliers.
maxon launches drive systems portfolio designed for robotics
maxon’s portfolio now includes 15 different actuators divided into two families: High Efficiency Joints and High Precision Joints.
Researchers debut TWIN lower limb exoskeleton
TWIN is a motorized exoskeleton designed to be customized to enhance the physical abilities of each wearer.
New Wyss project aims to control exosuit with brain signals
The Wyss Center’s Synapsuit project aims to develop high-performance algorithms that decode complex brain signals.
ReWalk Robotics rebrands to ‘Lifeward’ as portfolio expands
Lifeward said it aims to deliver systems for rehabilitation, recovery, and more in the face of physical limitations or disability.
Researchers developing more natural robotic leg control
An effort to create a control model that moves seamlessly between different activities like standing, walking and climbing stairs is renewed by the National Institutes of Health
Top 10 most popular robotics stories of 2023
In the robotics industry, 2023 was the year of the humanoids. They dominated the news cycle, and our most popular content was no exception.
Verve Motion raises $20M for soft exoskeletons
The funding will help Verve scale its SafeLift soft exoskeleton, which was originally developed at Harvard University.
German Bionic raises $16.3M for powered exoskeletons
New funding is part of German Bionic’s plan to intensify its relationship with its industrialization partner, Mubea, a German automotive supplier.
Sarcos pivots from robotics to AI software development
Sarcos decides to pivot from physical robots to AI software solutions and announced major restructuring.
ReWalk Robotics solidifies Medicare coverage for personal exoskeletons
ReWalk Robotics announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule benefitting its exoskeleton technology.
German Bionic debuts Apogee+ powered exoskeleton
German Bionic’s Apogee+ aims to merge cutting-edge robots with research-backed, data-driven insights to better support caregivers.
John Deere employees now using Comau exoskeletons
Comau’s MATE-XT exoskeleton, which is worn like a backpack, can replicate all movements of the shoulder and help reduce strain.