wearable robots

An insurance company's initial denial of coverage for a ReWalk Personal exoskeleton was overturned by an independent medical review organization that deemed the exoskeleton to be medically necessary.

Dr. Kazerooni on how to bring lightweight, affordable exoskeletons to everyone who needs one.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis will wear a 3D-printed brace during Super Bowl 50 to protect his broken right forearm.

The suitX Phoenix exoskeleton weighs 27 pounds and costs $40,000, both of which are relatively low when compared to other exoskeletons.

Scientists at the University of New South Wales want to implant the Phoenix99 bionic eye in 12 patients over the next two years.

Engineer James Hobson built himself an exoskeleton that allowed him to easily lift a 2,524lb Mini Cooper.

Doctors and researchers customize wearable devices to help children and other patients walk.

Researchers in Canada, Texas, and Singapore are among the pioneers helping patients overcome traumatic brain injuries with exoskeletons.

Lower body exoskeletons currently lead the market, but commercial systems that augment capabilities will exhibit the strongest growth moving forward.

The Assisted Finger Orthosis hand exoskeleton can be customized for an individual using 48 parameters. The battery-powered device uses small linear motors that can be programmed to move fingers as part of the rehab process.