# Mechanical Cyborg Arms Revolutionary Equipois Exoskelton Limb Makes Gun Shows Obsolete By Going Like Sixty | Published 2011-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar-cyborg-exoskelton-arm-equipois References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/03/exoskeletal-arm.php) & [equipoisinc](http://equipoisinc.com/products/xAr/) Forget juicing up to build the biceps for an impressive gun show--with the world's first [exoskeleton arm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleev-1), pumping iron gets a cyborg assist. The x-Ar from Equipois will be on the market to help give "dynamic support," while using your arm for highly repetitive tasks that put strain on muscles and bones. The Equipois x-AR is the culmination of a long line of zeroG products from Equipois. Equipois is a manufacturer of robots that are seen on many factory floors assembly lines. The x-Ar will hold the weight of a person's arm as well as small objects, but allow complete freedom of natural motion of the arm. For those that work long periods of time with their arms outstretched, the cyborg-like assistance can reduce fatigue and injuries. The x-AR is not programmed to do the work, only to make the human users more efficient. Medical versions of the Equipois x-AR arm assist is coming soon to help those who have lost the full use of an arm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exoskeleton Arms:** The development of exoskeleton arms offers disruptive innovation opportunities for industries related to manufacturing, healthcare, and robotics. - **Dynamic Support:** The concept of cyborg-like assistance for highly repetitive tasks presents disruptive innovation opportunities for industries related to manufacturing, construction, and logistics. - **Arm Assist Technology:** The introduction of arm assist technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for industries related to prosthetics, rehabilitation, and physical therapy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** The exoskeleton arm technology can revolutionize the manufacturing industry by increasing workers' efficiency and reducing fatigue and injuries. - **Healthcare:** The medical applications of the arm assist technology can greatly benefit the healthcare industry, providing assistance to individuals who have lost the full use of an arm. - **Robotics:** The integration of dynamic support and arm assist technology into robotics can enhance the capabilities and efficiency of robotic systems used in various industries like manufacturing, construction, and logistics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [Wearable Robotic Limb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai-arms.md) - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-technology.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md) - [Cutting-Edge Medical Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md) - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md)