Wearable exoskeleton robots to reach a global market of US$ 5.2 billion by 2025

摘要

In recent years,new body-worn assistive devices-the so-called exoskele-tons-have been introduced in the market,mainly for industrial and medical applications.Initially,they had been developed for military purposes.They include active and passive systems that enable workers in different industries to perform heavy lifting activities and work more efficiently.The benefit of reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders(WRMSDs)is of central economic and social relevance.Interesting medical applications in neurorehabilitation will see tremendous growth potential in the future.