A new exoskeleton can give people with leg amputations the ability to walk upright, thanks to a system that extends their residual limb into a full robotic leg. The exoskeleton straps around the waist ...

Many of the exoskeleton companies positioned their products as fitness tech, with companies like Ascentiz and Hypershell using images of hikers and athletes in their marketing. My colleague James ...

Recreational exoskeletons have been popping up for years, but the new IRMO M1 exoskeleton feels like a turning point. This next-generation wearable blends artificial intelligence (AI), a ...

Equipped with IRMO’s proprietary HMoCS Motion Assist Sys, the exoskeleton can deliver up to 45% assistance for leg movement, significantly alleviating user fatigue during intensive activities. Built ...

Wearable robots that assist leg movements could transform the lives of people with reduced mobility — but only if the devices can adapt in real time to support a vast range of human activities.

An innovative approach to controlling wearable robots takes the optimization process out of the laboratory. The method uses a data-driven model to infer a user’s energy consumption and to personalize ...

Ultrasound used for better calibration of assistive exoskeletons By Ben Coxworth November 15, 2021 A volunteer uses an exoskeleton which was calibrated to his gait using ultrasound recordings of his ...

Motors have been added to bikes, skateboards and kayaks … so how about just slapping a couple directly to your legs? That's exactly what the Z1 knee exoskeleton does, reportedly offering a 50% boost ...

The DNSYS X1 exoskeleton gives you extra support on hikes, long-distance walks and can even help you run faster. Lexy was a producer and on-air presenter who covered consumer tech, including the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bobby covers exoskeletons, exosuits and wearable robotics. Jan 22, 2025, 01:31pm EST Where occupational exoskeletons can help ...

Scientists are developing devices and clothing that make running and walking easier and more enjoyable. By Gretchen Reynolds Those of us who are slow or reluctant runners or walkers might soon be able ...