Topic: Wearables

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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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DIH Technology to Combine with Aurora Technology as Part of SPAC Merger

December 16, 2022 · The companies announced that they have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to combine the companies.

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Sarcos Defense Wins $1M U.S. Army Contract for Ammo Handling Robot

December 1, 2022 · Sarcos plans to use the funding to continue testing of an ammunition handling robot designed to be integrated into the U.S. Army’s Extended Range Cannon Artillery system.

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MassRobotics, Partners Announce Second Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst Cohort

November 23, 2022 · MassRobotics, FESTO, Mitsubishi Electric, Novanta, and MITRE will provide networking, mentoring, and resources to help seven startups commercialize healthcare robotics.

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ReWalk Comes Out on Top in German Legal Case

November 14, 2022 · ReWalk was elated to hear that health insurance provider BARMER had accepted the decision of a German court that exoskeletons are considered as direct disability compensation.

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Celera Motion Introduces Small, Fast Drive for Surgical Robotics, Exoskeletons

October 21, 2022 · Celera Motion claimed that its Everest S servo drive is its smallest and fastest yet, making it useful for robotics and wearables applications.

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BeBop Sensors Seeks to Surpass Human Sense of Touch With RoboSkin

October 11, 2022 · BeBop Sensors has been shipping its RoboSkin flexible sensors to warehouse automation and prosthetics customers and improved its spatial resolution in response to their feedback.

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Robot Block Party Held by MassRobotics Shows Off Massachusetts Innovations

October 3, 2022 · At its Fifth Annual Robot Block Party, MassRobotics and numerous companies showed the public how robots have developed to help companies and consumers.

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