Topic: Wearables

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New Bill Greenlights Exoskeletons for Vets

November 20, 2023 · ReWalk Robotics supports legislation enhancing vet access to powered exoskeletons.

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IAM Robotics Rebrands as Onward Robotics to Reflect Business Evolution, Market Focus

September 23, 2023 · Onward Robotics said its Meet Me person-to-goods automation includes the Pyxis orchestration software and Lumabots mobile robots.

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German Bionic Debuts Exoskeleton to Aid Nursing and Healthcare Professionals in North America

August 29, 2023 · German Bionic is offering its Apogee+ powered exoskeleton available to assist nurses and other care providers with strenuous tasks such as lifting patients.

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Exo Games 2023 Winners Announced by ASTM International and University of Central Lancashire

August 25, 2023 · Exo Games 2023 featured five university teams from around the world that followed more than a dozen ASTM standards to develop exoskeletons and compete in physical challenges.

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Apollo Humanoid From Apptronik Designed to Transform the Nature of Work

August 23, 2023 · Apollo, a new humanoid from Apptronik, is the result of years of development work and is designed to be easy and affordable to manufacture and use.

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Sarcos Lays off Portion of Staff and Eliminates Manufacturing in Pittsburgh as Part of Cost Saving Efforts

July 14, 2023 · Sarcos, which acquired RE2 Robotics just last year, has laid off about a quarter of its staff and said it is refocusing on aviation, marine, and solar markets.

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Robotics in Construction Event Examines Challenges, Investment, and the Future of the Industry

June 22, 2023 · Robotics in Construction featured panels discussing what the industry and investors are looking for, as well as startup pitches for a variety of applications.

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Hesai Technology and NavVis Collaborate on Using Lidar for Reality Capture

June 19, 2023 · Hesai Technology is workin to incorporate its lidar sensors into NavVis reality-capture devices. It is also working on robots with CRATUS Technology and Inertial Labs.

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ASTM International Gives Roger Bostelman Award of Merit for Volunteer Work in Exoskeleton Standards Development

May 5, 2023 · ASTM International has given Dr. Roger Bostelman its highest honor in recognition of his productivity and leadership in advancing standards for exoskeletons and industrial robotics.

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J &M Manufacturing Wins International Golden manus Award 2023 From igus

April 21, 2023 · J&M Manufacturing received the 11th annual manus Gold award for creative use of igus' bearings, which are designed to enable corrosion- and lubrication-free motion in robots and other equipment.

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Sarcos Signs Agreement with Jabil to Advance Capabilities of Robotic Systems

March 23, 2023 · Sarcos is working with Jabiil, a manufacturing solutions provider, to produce some of its robotic products.

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HeroWear Launches Apex 2 Exosuit to Help Reduce Back Injury Risk

March 10, 2023 · Bending and lifting are common sources of workplace injuries, and HeroWear gathered feedback from users in multiple industries for improvements in its Apex 2 device.

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Sarcos Commercializes and Expands Its Line of Teleoperated Robotics and Software

February 24, 2023 · Sarcos has shared the preliminary 2022 fourth quarter revenue results. It also announced that it has added the Guardian XM and Guardian Sea Class robotic systems to its lineup.

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To Help Recover Balance, Robotic Exoskeletons Have to Be Faster Than Human Reflexes

February 18, 2023 · In a new paper published in Science Robotics, a group of Georgia Tech professors discuss the balanace stability for exoskeletions.

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ASTM International to Host Exoskeleton Competition Designed for University Students

February 10, 2023 · ASTM International will host its inaugural Exo Games in August this year at University of Central Lancashire. The deadline to apply to the exoskeleton competition is next week.

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Terex Invests in and Partners With Apptronik for New Robotics Applications

February 9, 2023 · Terex, which makes materials processing machinery, has made an equity investment in Apptronik, which is developing general-purpose humanoid robots to act in dynamic environments.

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Celera Motion Introduces Compact Denali Servo Drives

February 2, 2023 · Celera Motion claimed that its new Denali Series servo drives are the "world's smallest," designed for use in surgical robots, industrial grippers, and other compact applications.

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Wandercraft Gets FDA Clearance for Exoskeleton Suit Designed to Help People Relearn How to Walk

January 27, 2023 · Wandercraft said the clearance is a "significant milestone" for the French maker of the Atalante assistive exoskeleton as it expands in the U.S.

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IFR Report ‘World Robotics R &D Programs’ Looks at How Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Invest

January 12, 2023 · The IFR, or International Federation of Robotics, released its latest report on government funding of research and development as countries compete for economic growth.

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CES 2023 ‘Best of Innovation’ Award Winner German Bionic to Present New Wearables, Smart Power Suits

January 2, 2023 · CES 2023 innovation award winner for wearable technologies German Bionic has announced the Apogee power suit, the SmartSafetyVest, and the German Bionic IO platform.

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