The global exoskeleton market is expected to be driven by important applications in medical rehabilitation and multiple other sectors, including construction, military, manufacturing, food processing, shipbuilding, ceramics, natural gas and oil, HVAC installation and repair, etc. North America, Europe and Asia are likely to be key markets.
Leading companies are engaged in developing advanced exoskeleton solutions and in continual research and development to better previous offerings. For example, in 2020, Ekso Bionics Holdings unveiled EVOTM, an endurance-boosting assistive upper body exoskeleton that alleviated the burden of repetitive work. The solution built on the company’s EksoVest technology, and its innovative design was seen as the next step in the evolution of industrial exoskeletons. EVO was lighter and more flexible than its precursor; with its signature ruggedness and durability, it carried an optimized human-machine interface that was cool and comfortable to wear for whole day use. Such developments are expected to drive the global exoskeleton market. Advancements in design made EVO an appropriate solution for a broad range of industrial, manufacturing, food processing, and construction applications.
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In 2019, Ekso announced the expansion of its medical exoskeleton portfolio with EksoUE - an upper extremity rehabilitation device. The solution assisted patients with a wide range of upper extremity impairment and aimed to offer them a wider range of motion and better endurance for rehabilitation sessions of higher dose and intensity.
In 2022, ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. announced its membership in the Human Robot Interaction (HRI) Consortium, part of the Israel Innovation Authority’s MAGNET incentive program. The incentive program provided grants for R&D collaboration as part of a consortium comprising private businesses and leading academic centres. The goals of the HRI consortium were to “develop advanced technologies aimed at providing robots with social capabilities, enabling them to carry out various tasks and effective interactions with different users in diverse operational environments.” The total program had a budget of NIS 57 million.
In 2021, ReWalk Robotics announced that its ReBoot device was granted designation as a Breakthrough Device by the FDA. The ReBoot was a lightweight, battery-powered orthotic exo-suit meant to help ambulatory functions in people with decreased ankle function associated with neurological injuries, such as stroke. The solution was a customizable personalized device meant for home and community use.
In 2017, Bionik Laboratories Corp. announced that it had integrated Amazon's Echo ("Echo") technology and Alexa Voice Service ("Alexa") into its ARKE™ lower body exoskeleton. The ARKE™ exoskeleton employed Bionik's proprietary transmission and actuation system, making it more powerful as compared to similar systems. It would now include device control, using multiple sensors located throughout the device in combination with Alexa. Users could activate different activity modes, like Standing and Walking, by saying "Alexa, I'm ready to stand" or "Alexa, I'm ready to walk."
In 2021, Ottobock acquired suitX, a US-based company specializing in research and development of occupational and medical exoskeletons. Ottobock and suitX would combine their expertise and products to take the exoskeleton market to a new level and promote worldwide adoption of exoskeletons.
In 2018, Lockheed Martin received a $6.9 million award from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to improve the ONYX™ exoskeleton for future soldier demonstrations. ONYX was a powered, lower-body exoskeleton with artificial intelligence (AI) technology that augmented human strength and endurance. Such military applications are likely to contribute to the growth of the global exoskeleton market. In 2018, Lockheed Martin partnered with Deakin University to advance the industrial exoskeleton FORTIS. FORTIS was an unpowered, lightweight exoskeleton devised by Lockheed Martin; it made tools weighing up to 36 pounds feel weightless, thereby decreasing user fatigue and enhancing worker safety. The 12-month research partnership between Lockheed Martin Australia and Deakin University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research (IISRI) had extended the capability of Lockheed Martin’s FORTIS Exoskeleton.
Key Findings of the Report:
- Multiple applications across different sectors are expected to drive the global exoskeleton market.
- Advancements in technology are likely to boost market growth.
- North America, Europe and Asia are projected to be key markets.
Market Analysis by Type, Product Type, Body Part Type, and Region:
- By type, the market is segmented into Augmentation and Rehabilitation.
- By product type, the market is classified into Stationary and Mobile.
- By body part type, the market is classified into Lower Body and Upper Body.
- By region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.
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