Lifeward — manufacturer of the ReWalk — has partnered with Ottobock Care in a six-month pilot program designed to “enable greater patient access to the ReWalk 7 personal exoskeleton.” In an Aug. 5 announcement, Lifeward said it will work with Ottobock Care’s nationwide network of orthopaedic care clinics “to increase awareness of ReWalk 7 among…
Ottobock Care, Lifeward Partner on ReWalk Outreach
NSM Named Exclusive CRT Distributor of Wandercraft Eve Exoskeleton
Eve is a self-balancing personal exoskeleton for home use.
National Seating & Mobility (NSM) is preparing to become the exclusive Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) distributor of the Wandercraft Eve, a self-balancing personal exoskeleton created for use at home. In a June 25 announcement, NSM noted that the Eve “is currently under FDA [U.S. Food & Drug Administration] regulatory review, with launch anticipated in summer…
Hyundai Exoskeleton Receives South Korean Clearance, Seeks US Certification
The lightweight device supports walking and can be worn while in a wheelchair.
Hyundai Motor Company’s X-ble MEX exoskeleton has received Class III medical device approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, as the manufacturer also seeks certification from the United States. Hyundai describes the X‑ble MEX, which received South Korean approval in November, as “a medical wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor Company’s Robotics…
Briefly: Numotion Ally Podcast Debuts; ReWalk 7 Ready to Sell in Europe
Featuring Numotion Ally and Lifeward Ltd.
Numotion Ally Podcast Launches for Catheter Users The first episode of the Numotion Ally podcast for the provider’s catheter customers is live. Episode 1’s topic — “Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask” — covered topics from “bathroom fails to TSA [Transportation Security Administration] stories to the worst catheter advice ever.” (Hint: Always wash your hands,…
Ekso Bionics Q1 Earnings: Partnerships with NSM, Bionic P&O Expected to Grow Personal Health Products Segment This Year
National Seating & Mobility was announced as the exclusive CRT distributor of the Ekso Indego Personal exoskeleton in February.
New partnerships with national Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and prosthetics/orthotics providers are expected to grow Ekso Bionics’ Personal Health Products segment for 2025, the company announced during its May 5 earnings call. Ekso Bionics (Nasdaq: EKSO) reported earnings results for the three months ending on March 31, 2025, while also commenting on what the company…
New Soft Exoskeleton Developed for Kids with Cerebral Palsy
The “soft power suit” is lightweight and able to grow with the child.
A new wearable, soft exoskeleton has been developed to help children with mobility disabilities to walk. In an April 29 news announcement, a team of engineers at the University of Houston (UH) Building Reliable Advances and Innovation in Neurotechnology BRAIN Center, an Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) and TIRR Memorial Hermann introduced the exoskeleton, whose…
NSM Signs Exclusive Partnership to Distribute Indego Exoskeleton in CRT Market
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has classified some exoskeletons as braces.
National Seating & Mobility (NSM) has become the exclusive distributor of the Ekso Indego Personal exoskeleton in the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) industry. In a Feb. 10 news announcement, NSM said the new partnership with Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EKSO), headquartered in San Rafael, California, will “broaden access to the Ekso Indego-powered exoskeleton device…