3E - EUROPE‘S LEADING GROUP OF
EXOSKELETON EXPERTS
LATEST EXOSKELETON NEWS
AND INFORMATION
The exoskeleton market is dynamic with new
products being released, companies taking up the
technology to benefit their workforce, tests being
conducted and trade fairs showcasing the latest
innovations. At 3E we stay at the forefront of
developments and on this page we bring you
interesting industry news. Stay tuned!
December 2023: Soft Exoskeletons vs
Passive Exoskeletons
Exoskeletons can be devided into active and
passive exoskeletons. Whereas active
exoskeletons come with motors and an
external power supply such as a battery,
passive exoskeletons, on the other hand,
rely on springs, straps, or other mechanical
elements to provide support. Passive
systems can be divided into systems with
rigid parts and so-called soft exoskeletons
which consist mainly of various textile
materials.
Both types of exoskeletons have their pros
and cons and before deciding on a
particular system one needs to consider the
application and the work environment
amongst other things. A long-term study
undertaken by the German Federal Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health has been
looking at end-user feedback of back-
support exoskeletons, both soft
exoskeletons as well as passive back-
support exoskeletons. The study also covers
various other important aspects when
choosing a back-support exoskeleton and
makes for interesting reading. We
recommend reading this article if you
consider purchasing an exoskeleton.
Download the article
June 2023: We often get asked for the best
available exoskeleton. Well, in a nutshell,
there is no such thing. There are many
factors that play a part in choosing the
correct exoskeleton for a particular job.
Unlike most Personal Safety Equipment
such as helmets or shoes, an exoskeleton is
rather complex and requires careful
consideration. Therefore, we always
recommend to evaluate each application
individually and get advice from a
competent and reputable source.
May 2023: PRÉVENTICA Trade Fair, May 23-
25, Porte de Versailles/Paris, France
Stay on top of the latest exoskeleton
products and get expert advice by visiting
3E‘s Fox Innovation Robots at booth T31. In
addition, exoskeleton manufacturers such
as Ergosanté, HMT, Japet and German
Bionics also showcase their latest product
releases.
October 2022: Exo Berlin is one of the major
exhibitions for exoskeletons and human
augmentation systems. 3E stays up-to-date
with the latest products and improvements
by attending this year‘s conference.
August 2002: The 3E website is up and
running! Drop in from time to time and stay
on top of the latest exoskeleton
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