RoboAI's joint use laboratory has been expanded with a wide range of new exoskeletons that companies can also access for testing. The aim is to lower the threshold for companies to explore new technologies.
Exoskeletons can reduce physical strain, especially in repetitive or physically demanding work. They are used in industries such as manufacturing and the health and social care sector, where they can improve work productivity and contribute to people's health and well-being. A diverse range of exoskeletons for different applications has been acquired in the RoboAI joint use laboratory over the spring. In addition, companies are offered the opportunity to explore the available exoskeletons through a comprehensive market analysis.
The list published on the RoboFleet project’s website brings together the models available on the market and helps companies to find the most suitable options for their own operations. The list includes more than 80 exoskeletons for different applications, such as overhead working, lifting, carrying and improving ergonomics in standing work.
– Our aim is to provide companies concrete opportunities to compare and test the suitability of different types of exoskeletons for their own production, summarizes Ville Konttinen, RoboFleet’s project manager.
The list is freely available and intended for anyone interested in the subject. It is a quick way to familiarize yourself with what different manufacturers have to offer and to assess which solutions could best serve your company's needs.
Exoskeletons acquired for RoboAI’s laboratory
The following exoskeletons can now be found in the RoboAI's joint use laboratory:
- Apogee/Exia: A back-support exoskeleton that assists with lifting and supports movement (manufacturer: German Bionic).
- Auxivo CarrySuit: A back-support exoskeleton designed to assist with carrying (manufacturer: Auxivo).
- Agadexo Shoulder: A semi-active exoskeleton that supports the upper limbs and facilitates overhead tasks, lifting, and holding (manufacturer: Agade).
- Ekso EVO: A passive upper-limb exoskeleton designed to assist with overhead work (manufacturer: Ekso Bionics).
- ExoActive: An active upper-limb exoskeleton that aids in overhead tasks (manufacturer: Festool).
- Hypershell: A consumer-grade active exoskeleton designed to support walking and mobility (manufacturer: Hypershell).
Could one of these exoskeletons be the right fit for your company’s needs? Get in touch with us and let’s explore the possibility of a trial together! Contact: ville.konttinen@samk.fi
A more efficient and competitive Satakunta
The exoskeletons are being tested and compared as part of the RoboFleet project, which aims to improve the competitiveness of the region’s companies through the use of mobile robotics, exoskeletons, and fleet control. The project provides concrete information on how new technologies can be applied to real-world work environments.
The RoboFleet – Efficient use of fleets of mobile robots and exoskeletons – project has received co-funding from the Regional Development and EU Cohesion Policy funding instruments, as provided by the law (757/2021). The project activities fall under the scope of the European Union’s Just Transition Fund (JTF).
