Exoskeletons enter mainstream use, from IKEA warehouses to the front line

Exoskeletons are moving from labs into real-world use: Seattle Mountain Rescue is testing powered devices for carrying loads, IKEA, Ford, Boeing and Mazda Toyota deploy them on production lines, and Ukraine's military uses Hypershell to haul artillery shells. The sector is valued at around $500 million and could double or triple by the mid-2030s.

• Seattle Mountain Rescue is testing exoskeletons to boost speed and endurance in searches
• IKEA, Ford, Boeing and Mazda Toyota use SuitX exoskeletons in warehouses and on assembly lines
• Ukraine's military uses Hypershell exoskeletons to carry artillery shells at the front
• The exoskeleton market is valued at ~$500 million, with 2–3x growth expected by the mid-2030s