Many of the most visible demonstrations of exoskeletons have been for assisting people with disabilities. However, limitations of weight, power, and cost have resulted in slow rates of adoption. In the meantime, the technology continues to advance, with industrial exoskeletons providing application experience. While the majority of today’s $130 million wearable robotics market is for…
Technology on display at Detroit’s 2018 North American International Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show is known as a forum for new vehicle debuts. But in recent years it has also become a showcase for new vehicle technology as well. This year’s event had its share of interesting developments covering areas that ranged from autonomous technology to subsystems from Tier One automotive suppliers. Here are a…
Graphical system design platform moves exoskeleton
Right now, your eyes are moving in short bursts and quick stops to read this line of text. Your lungs are expanding and contracting, and your muscles are subtly twitching—you’re in motion. Human movement is so constant and ubiquitous, if we think of it at all, we tend to think of it as simple. But…