Exoskeletons enter real-world work: from rescuers to the front line

Exoskeletons are increasingly used in real tasks: Seattle Mountain Rescue is testing devices to boost speed and endurance, IKEA, Ford, Boeing and Mazda Toyota use them in warehouses and on assembly lines, and Ukraine's military used Hypershell to carry artillery shells. The market is estimated at around $500 million and could double or triple by the mid-2030s.

• Seattle Mountain Rescue is testing exoskeletons for searches in the wild
• IKEA, Ford, Boeing and Mazda Toyota use exoskeletons in warehouses and on assembly lines
• Ukraine's military used Hypershell to carry artillery shells on the front line
• The exoskeleton market is valued at ~$500 million, seen doubling or tripling by the mid-2030s