This week's report shows how robotics is evolving beyond isolated cells into integrated, intelligent manufacturing systems.

Ultrasound used for better calibration of assistive exoskeletons By Ben Coxworth November 15, 2021 A volunteer uses an exoskeleton which was calibrated to his gait using ultrasound recordings of his ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - Science fiction imagines giant machines in the vein of Alien, Avatar or Iron Man when it comes to exoskeletons enhancing mobility and strength. But really, the future of the technology ...

Engineers at Stanford University are developing a prototype ankle exoskeleton to help people walk faster. That may sound like another weird novelty gadget, but it's designed for the serious purpose of ...

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, one in 10 construction site workers is injured every year, while 21percent of worker fatalities are in construction. Hoping to ...

Outside of sci-fi, the idea of donning a bionic suit, rocketing into the sky, and saving the world hasn't quite gotten off the ground; however, two new grants totaling $500,209 from the National ...

Martin Galaz, a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, grew up in Hermosillo, Sonora where his interest in biomedical engineering was born from his family’s genetic tendency for orthopedic ...

In the upcoming movie "Elysium," starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, the main character, Max (Damon), has fallen ill, and in his weakened state, he is unable to get to the space station Elysium ...

Wearable exoskeletons are increasingly being used in physically demanding jobs to support good ergonomics and augment muscular strength. In ground-breaking studies, exoskeleton vests were worn by ...

In lab tests, researchers found that an optimized ankle exoskeleton system increased participants' walking speed by about 40 percent compared with their regular speed. The researchers hope someday to ...