Berkeley Bionics™, formerly Berkeley ExoWorks, designs and manufactures lower extremity exoskeletons to augment human strength and endurance during locomotion. The exoskeleton is comprised of two powered anthropomorphic legs, a power unit, small on-board microcomputer, and a backpack-like frame on which a variety of heavy loads can be mounted. This system provides its pilot (i.e. its wearer) with the ability to carry significant loads (up to 150 pounds) on his/her back with minimal effort over any type of terrain for extended periods of time without reducing his/her agility. The pilot's physical effectiveness increases significantly since he/she does not feel the backpack weight. There is no joystick, pushbutton, or keyboard to “drive” the exoskeleton; the pilot becomes an integral part of the exoskeleton while walking. An on-board micro-computer ensures that the exoskeleton moves in concert with the pilot with minimal interaction force between the two.

Our exoskeletons' unique design offers an ergonomic, highly maneuverable, mechanically robust, lightweight, and durable outfit to surpass typical human limitations. The exoskeletons designed by Berkeley Bionics™ have numerous applications; they can provide soldiers, disaster relief workers, wildfire fighters, and other emergency personnel the ability to carry major loads such as food, rescue equipment, first-aid supplies, communications gear, and weaponry without the strain typically associated with demanding labor. Our exoskeletons incorporate breakthrough technologies that will provide a versatile transport platform for mission-critical equipment.

Our mission is to develop the best human rehabilitation, restoration, and augmentation systems in the world.

 

Recent News

Berkeley Bionics is now accepting orders for prototype HULC™ systems.

NIST funds Berkeley Bionics to develop Exoskeleton Orthotic Systems for Individuals with Mobility Disorder Berkeley. Click here for more details.