Exoskeletons for Research

Researching exoskeletons or similar technologies often requires access to suitable hardware. Researchers must either invest significant time in developing it themselves or find commercial solutions that can be reliably used and customized to meet their specific research needs.

It can be the curse of any wearable robotics, biomechanics, or similar research lab. You need hardware for your experiments, and this hardware is not commercially available. Consequently, you develop it yourself and invest months or even years on it.

While this approach gives you full control over the hardware, it requires a significant investment of time and money, and will often result in first generation research prototypes that are not very sturdy and reliable. Around the world, researchers spend countless nights in the lab trying to debug their setups for the next participant arriving in the morning.

We have been there, and we hear you. With our versatile educational exoskeleton kits and our industrial exoskeleton portfolio, we can offer you a variety of platforms that you can rely on to fast track your research.

Typical Research Fields

Exoskeletons & Robotics

Investigate the design, control, and evaluation of wearable robotic systems. Explore human–machine interaction and new actuation or sensing concepts to advance exoskeleton technology.

Biomechanics & Neuroscience

Examine how humans move and adapt when supported by exoskeletons. Study motion dynamics, muscle activity, and motor learning to better understand assisted movement.

Ergonomics

Assess how exoskeletons influence posture, effort, and comfort in realistic tasks. Measure their impact on workload and performance to create safer, more efficient, and human-centered workplaces.

Our Offering for Researchers

EduExo Pro

Our advanced educational exoskeleton kit features sophisticated exoskeleton hardware that offers a wide range of adaptability and can be used as a versatile research platform. The well documented system enables you to quickly explore exoskeleton concepts and dive into other research topics.

Versatile research platform

Wide range of adaptability

Well-documented DIY hardware

Full access to inner workings

Readily available

Affordable price

Supporting Rescue Workers
in Finland

Rescue workers – firefighters, paramedics, and technical support staff – are regularly exposed to high physical loads. Over time, these demands can contribute to musculoskeletal issues, particularly in the lower back and shoulders.

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Exoskeletons in
Ergonomics Research

Ergonomics improves workplace safety and efficiency by adapting environments to human abilities. Prof. Dr. Gabriela Garcia and her team at the University of San Francisco de Quito identify ergonomic issues and develop safety-focused solutions.

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Research: LiftSuit reduces
muscle fatigue

Standardized measurements at the European exoskeleton benchmarking facility “EUROBENCH” showed that wearing the LiftSuit reduces muscle load and muscle fatigue in back and hip muscles.

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We have conducted extensive research in Ergonomics and Biomechanics using Auxivo exoskeletons. It is truly exciting to study advanced solutions like exoskeletons and their potential to improve workers' well-being and efficiency in the workplace. Our work has led to multiple publications in international journals, contributing to the global understanding of this emerging technology.

Prof. Dr. Gabriela Garcia

Department of Industrial Engineering, University of San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador

I am a second-year PhD student working on the development and control of upper-limb exoskeletons to assist patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The EduExo Pro from Auxivo provided a straightforward and easy-to-set-up platform, allowing me to test my initial ideas quickly. The frame of the device is made with high precision and quality, offering a robust structure for testing.