Ekso to Second Phase of TALOS, Developing Light, Mobile Exosuit
These micro-robots made by SRI Robotics can be used to perform parallel tasks for smart manufacturing of larger products with high-performance mechanics. Photo: SRI International.
Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. announced that due to its successful work on phase one of the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit project, it has received a grant to work on the second phase.
The TALOS project, run by the United States Special Operation Command, aims to create a wearable uniform or exosuit that provides superhuman capabilities, superior mobility and protection for special operations forces.
Ekso has received over $35 million in third party funding for development work creating a light, strong exoskeleton with full range of motion.
“We are honored and excited to continue to play such an integral role in the TALOS project for SOCOM,” says Russ Angold, president of Ekso Labs and cofounder of Ekso Bionics. “Building on the success of out first phase, we are doubling our efforts this year to accelerate the development of an advanced exoskeleton that will deliver superhuman capabilities to SOCOM.”
Ekso has teamed with Stanford University’s OpenSim, a simulation software network and the Robotics Program at SRI International for manipulation solutions and component technologies.
“This is an important challenge that can improve user mobility and protection,” says Rich Mahoney, director, SRI Robotics. “We are excited to team with Ekso Bionics and eager to share our expertise and technical capabilities to create a new generation of high-performance exoskeletons.”
