Support the object directly.
Direct tool or object tethering can keep a configured load suspended while the hands release, regrip or manage another part of the task.
Tools · instruments · trays · tower work · carried equipment · performance gear
It is always inspiring to see innovators who, like you, use their knowledge and creativity to improve the quality of life here on Earth, and maybe in space one day. The KRA looks like a well conceived equipment for terrestrial applications.Director of Astronauts, Canadian Space AgencyKRA is the patented kinetic pathway of the AORTER exoskeleton.
A continuous bilateral pathway connects movement on one side of the body to usable support on the other. The result is a simple mechanical foundation that can be configured, measured and evaluated task by task.
Adjustable, quick-release tethering connects limbs, tools and loads through a single retractable cord, redirecting wearer-generated movement into usable support across a range of tasks without motors, batteries, air tanks or any form of added power.
Your muscles still control the work. AORTER redirects wearer-generated movement through connected working points so the arms spend less of the task holding static load and remain available to steer, manoeuvre, position and respond. The same fluid connection can support force transfer, vibration and tremor management without a fixed external anchor.
Research and development has reached alpha release. AORTER is ready for early adopters.
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AORTER takes its name from the Ancient Greek ἀορτήρ (aortēr): the ancient sling the Greek hoplites used to wield their sword and shield.
The sling from which the sword and shield were hung.
Modern webbing and clips for carrying items, including limbs.
Wearable support mechanisms expanding human assistance.
The evolution of the arm sling.








AORTER routes wearer-generated movement through one continuous mechanical pathway. Explore how the endpoint configuration changes while the underlying patented architecture remains connected.
Normalized engineering model derived from ideal cord-length and pulley constraints. It demonstrates architecture, not calibrated product loads, efficiency, safety limits or clinical performance.
A single cord tracks around tension-adjustable sheaves, with free ends on opposite sides and at least one movable central sheave carried by a linear track bearing.
Fixed left/right redirectional sheaves and movable central sheaves may be adjusted independently; spring-loaded linear bearings provide resistance as the sheaves travel.
Flexible tubes guide the cord, hinged supports direct its free ends, and the cord may be anchored or stretchable according to the claimed configuration.
The lift-assist claim combines redirectional and movable central sheaves, resistance-equipped linear bearings, free cord ends and hinged shoulder routing.
Most exoskeletons are built around where the consequence is reported: the back. AORTER starts earlier, at the body’s first contact with the load. The hands initiate the lift, so the wearable begins there and connects both working sides before demand concentrates in the arms or reaches the paraspinal musculature.
Experienced clinicians, researchers, technical advisors and working professionals helped simplify this pathway around the outcomes that matter to the person wearing it: reduced holding demand, preserved control, adaptable fit and support that follows the task instead of interrupting it.
Rather than relying on a fixed unilateral anchor, AORTER creates a fluid bilateral interface. Its neutral 50/50 setting represents mechanical equilibrium between the connected sides. From that starting point, resistance and attachment geometry can be configured to study how demand moves away from concentrated bicep and forearm loading and toward tricep, abdominal and broader trunk participation.
The hand and wrist are treated as the entry point for force, vibration and load control. The connected interface can distribute wearer-generated demand across the forearm, bicep, tricep, shoulder, abdomen and trunk instead of forcing one injury-prone region to absorb the task alone. Lower-body routing can extend that mechanical relationship toward the hips, quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals.
The precise change in muscle activation depends on the task, attachment position, resistance and direction of movement. AORTER’s funded biomechanics work is designed to quantify those changes through motion capture, electromyography, hand-path analysis and perceived exertion.
AORTER keeps the wearer inside the feedback cycle. Because the pathway is bilateral, fluid and body-connected—not tied to a unilateral fixed anchor—movement on one side is immediately felt through the opposing side as assistance, resistance and return.
The 50/50 equilibrium point gives the body a consistent mechanical centre. Intention produces movement; movement produces support; that support returns through the same continuous pathway. This uninterrupted relationship between action, sensation and response is what allows AORTER to feel less like an external machine and more like an extension of the body.
When arms, shoulders or backs are being spent holding instead of controlling, the attachment can be configured around the load: through the limbs, directly to the equipment or across both. The objective stays the same: preserve strength for steering, manoeuvring and finishing the task.

Select a position to compare how the shoulder exits can route support toward the hands, wrists or an attached load.
Two taut tethers terminate at the supported load so the hands can steer, carry and reposition it through the configured range.
The same continuous cord can terminate at the load, at both hands or around one working arm. These examples show three starting configurations. Final routing depends on the task, load and required movement.
Direct tool or object tethering can keep a configured load suspended while the hands release, regrip or manage another part of the task.
Tools · instruments · trays · tower work · carried equipment · performance gear
Hand or wrist interfaces keep both arms inside the bilateral pathway while the wearer lifts, carries, aligns and positions an object.
Material handling · assembly · landscaping · rehabilitation · sport · general task support
Both tether ends can be configured around one arm to support a primary side, sustained hold or professionally directed return-to-work pathway.
Recovery · shield or tool support · side-impact drilling · gardening · asymmetric task development
Configuration boundary. These diagrams illustrate tether-routing concepts, not universal attachments or performance claims. The selected connection, load and working range must be assessed before use.
AORTER is not limited to five sectors or one definition of dual use. If a person must hold, guide, stabilize or repeatedly reposition an attached mass, the tether pathway can be explored around that task—from power tools and protective equipment to salon work, laundry handling, cleaning, food production, recreation and jobs the exoskeleton market has never considered.
AORTER CORE is our flagship unit.
AORTER CRANE is our every-duty workhorse.
AORTER CUSTOM. To solve your unique workflow.
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AORTER is a passive industrial exoskeleton designed to manage upper-body load during lifting, steering, tool handling and precision work. Its value can be evaluated in the measures employers already understand: exposure, exertion, movement quality, task output and workflow continuity.
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The attachment determines where the supported load goes. Arm tethering reduces the load carried through the arms while the employee retains the tool in hand. Direct tool tethering supports the equipment itself, allowing a configured tool to remain suspended when the hands release it. Hybrid routing combines limb support with direct equipment control. Short- and long-handled configurations can be developed around foundry and casting work, glass handling, cement finishing, extrusion feed, mops, shovels and other tasks where reach multiplies time under tension.
The arms and held object remain one moving mass. AORTER applies assistance through the limbs, reducing the residual demand the employee must carry.
The tether connects to the equipment. Within the configured support range, the tool can remain suspended while the employee releases, re-grips or changes position.
Arm and tool attachments can be combined around the workflow when the task requires both limb assistance and secured equipment.
Arm-to-arm tethering supports bilateral lifting, carrying, aligning and placement as the load moves from below the waist toward the upper chest. The pathway follows multi-plane movement instead of restricting the user to one fixed lift.
Build it into your workflow. Power-tool manufacturers, PPE and safety suppliers, industrial distributors, ergonomics teams and employers can work directly with AORTE on demonstrations, attachments, distribution and task-specific configurations.
A mobile upper-body exoskeleton for professional lawn care, powered-tool support and long-duration equipment handling.
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AORTER follows trimmers, blowers, weed eaters, powered pruning tools and arborist equipment through changing angles while the user continues steering and positioning the work. Direct attachment supports the tool itself, creating a mobile suspension point instead of asking the arms to hold its full weight between movements.
Connect support to the equipment when tool weight, vibration and time under tension accumulate.
Maintain reach, sweep, trim and repositioning through a changing outdoor workflow.
Shovels, rakes, window-cleaning poles, sprayers and other long-handled tools can be supported without a motorized tool interface. Arm-to-arm, arm-to-tool or tool-to-tool routing is selected around the task.
A wearable arm-support exoskeleton pathway for the people who dedicate their careers to caring for, stabilizing and treating others.
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Stationary clinical workflows can create prolonged time under tension even when the carried load is small. AORTER development pathways support sustained arm positioning, controlled equipment placement and management of tool vibration where precision matters.
Support the arms through prolonged stationary procedures without fixing them to one plane.
Assist controlled placement and handling while the clinician retains direct movement control.
Clinical collaboration. Hospitals, surgical teams, occupational-health departments and medical-device partners can work with AORTE to define a procedure, measure time under tension and develop a purpose-fit support pathway.
Caregivers, nurses and porters move between rooms, beds, units and homes. Mobile configurations can assist patient repositioning, rolling, stretcher work and equipment handling while preserving freedom to walk and change direction.
A passive tactical exoskeleton pathway for first responders and those who protect our country where equipment, movement and control matter most.
This belongs with the Special Forces.Colonel and Base Commander
Mobile assistance follows changing body position while the responder remains responsible for steering, placement and control.
Assistance for hoses, stretchers and unstable equipment through mobile environments.
Support follows the task without locking the wearer into one posture.
Configurable pathways can assist sustained equipment positioning while preserving rapid, wearer-directed movement.
Purpose-fit routing can support sustained shield positioning while the operator maintains direct control and mobility.
Purpose-fit tether routing can be configured around approved duty equipment and procedures.
Defence configurations focus on load carriage, equipment positioning and future human-machine integration.
Research pathways include assisted presentation, stabilization and controlled repositioning. They are not autonomous firing systems.
Future integration may connect movement data with training, visor and Android-based field interfaces.
Purpose-fit attachment pathways can work alongside harnesses, carried systems and protective equipment.
Government and systems integration. Defence organizations, public-safety agencies, prime contractors, robotics teams and human-performance programs can contact AORTE regarding evaluation, licensing and mission-specific integration.
Discuss a Defence or public-safety pathway →
Development pathways for compatible routing beneath or alongside protective and mission-worn equipment.
Future research into body-linked restraint, guidance and human-machine interfaces for extreme environments.
Concept exploration for wingsuit, propulsion-suit and other high-mobility wearable architectures.
Potential interfaces between human movement, feedback systems and remotely operated equipment.
Pathway notice: These are exploratory research and integration directions—not current product capabilities, flight-qualified systems, certifications or approvals.
Explore Rescue + Defence R&DA portable wearable exoskeleton built around 50/50 equilibrium, balanced resistance and bilateral coordination for professional sport, age-tech conditioning and professionally directed rehabilitation.
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AORTER was first conceived as a force-output system. The athlete still moves real mass: the arms, the wearable and any attached training equipment. The bilateral mechanism adds configurable tension to that moving mass without requiring a weighted vest or anchoring the athlete to a cable station.
Add mobile resistance through the punch, return, guard and footwork while preserving the athlete’s freedom to move.
Configure upper- and lower-limb tethers around stride, arm drive, acceleration and coordinated force output. Hiking and cross-country applications can add upper-body resistance or support equipment carried at the endpoints.
Resistance travels with the user for walking, jogging, controlled movement and general conditioning. Outward movement creates a bilateral challenge while inward assistance can support the return pathway. Configurable assistance and resistance can support progressive movement and professionally directed rehabilitation.
Research invitation. Hospitals, rehabilitation programs, clinicians and human-performance laboratories can work with AORTE on gait, bilateral coordination, upper-limb support and professionally supervised movement research.
Discuss a health-system research pathway →
Our small Canadian team prepares each AORTER by hand. Tell us your preferred model, size and colour. We will confirm fit, shipping and the next available production window before payment. An enquiry does not reserve a production slot.
The compact pathway keeps the tool suspended close to the wearer while following fast, mobile movement. It suits high-mobility work, frequent repositioning and task changes without placing structure above the head.

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Enquire About AvailabilityView Sizing & MeasurementsMade around the wearer. Current units are assembled and fitted in small batches, with direct configuration of the chest, waist, shoulders, tether path and working tension.
The elevated pathway can be configured for greater lift capacity, a higher working range and farther forward reach. It suits heavier, stationary and precision tasks while keeping the tool suspended.

The elevated CRANE tether path can approach face level. Keep the face clear of the tether path and use impact-rated protective eyewear during configuration and operation.
Made around the task. Crane height, retention, tether position, cord response and tool interface are configured around the wearer and operating range.
20–34-inch waist · Unisex
30–44-inch waist · Unisex
Measure before ordering. These waist ranges guide standard sizing. Shoulder width, chest and torso fit also determine whether the physical frame and support structure will suit you. If your waist falls in both ranges, our team will help select the frame.
Prepare your measurements. Tell us your height, intended task and the clothing or protective equipment you will wear with AORTER. Measure your actual body circumference around the intended belt position over that clothing, keeping the tape level and comfortably snug. Do not use the size printed on your pants. Send the measurement in inches or centimetres.
Check your back length. The current standard frame is intended for an approximate 17–24-inch back-length range. Measure vertically from the base of the neck, where the upper frame will sit, to the intended waist-belt position. This is a preliminary compatibility check, not a substitute for confirmation by our team.
Check the upper-frame opening. The current opening between the shoulder structures is approximately 8 inches wide. Measure the widest body or protective-equipment profile that must pass through that opening while putting the unit on. This is a straight-line clearance measurement—not neck circumference—and a measurement equal to the full 8-inch opening is not automatically an acceptable fit. Our team must confirm safe clearance before an order proceeds.
Confirm the frame with us. Before you order, we can provide the relevant physical frame dimensions and guide your chest, shoulder-width and torso measurements. Our team will confirm neck and shoulder clearance, fit, attachment position and working range. CRANE height is configured relative to the shoulder and eye level.
Need a larger or specialized frame? Standard models are limited by their physical framing and support structure. Larger shoulders, waist measurements outside these ranges, or specialized fleet requirements may need tailored development through AORTER CUSTOM. Contact us with your requirements, particularly for fleet or industrial orders, so we can assess feasibility and quote the work.
We are a small Canadian business and will work with you to get the fit right before you order. Custom sizing is assessed individually and is subject to an agreed configuration, price and development schedule.
Confirm My MeasurementsSmall business. Hand-tailored. Professional-grade components. Each AORTER is assembled and tailored by hand by our small Canadian team, with care focused on fit, craftsmanship and function.
Production is currently at capacity. Enquiries remain open. We will confirm the next available production slot before accepting payment. When a slot is offered, the anticipated dispatch window is 30–60 calendar days from payment and confirmation of measurements and configuration, including queue and preparation time. Your written confirmation will state the applicable estimate. Shipping transit time is additional.
Please anticipate plain protective packaging. Your unit is individually prepared for its agreed configuration.
AORTER CUSTOM: The separate iterative development service follows its quoted schedule, rather than the standard 30-day preparation estimate.
Shipping: Your delivery charge and available service will be confirmed before payment. Destination import charges, where applicable, are separate unless included in your written quote.
We will help you select the right AORTER for your body, task and working range, or determine whether your workflow requires the additional AORTER CUSTOM option. Southern Ontario clients can request an on-site demonstration; guided virtual demonstrations are available elsewhere.
Request a DemonstrationPurpose-fit development. AORTER CUSTOM combines direct design dialogue, small-batch craftsmanship and documented configuration decisions around the task, wearer and operating environment.
CORE supports mobile work from below the waist to the upper chest. CRANE adds wearer-specific higher positioning, typically from two inches above the shoulder to below eye level. CUSTOM extends either architecture around a specialized workflow.
Mobility first. Lightweight support for dynamic and polyaxial work from below the waist to the upper chest.
Higher positioning and sustained support. The crane height is configured relative to the wearer and task.
Configuration package. A three-month iteration service for purpose-fit tethers, clips, attachments and interfaces.
AORTER construction is configured around the model, wearer, task and operating environment.
Configuration note. Materials and components are selected according to the intended use case, fit, environment, model and customization requirements. Final specifications may vary by configuration.
Configured for mobile upper-body support from below the waist to the upper chest. It follows multi-directional movement without positioning a crane beside the head.
Crane height is configured relative to the wearer. Its typical fixed range extends from approximately two inches above the shoulder to below eye level.
The CRANE can be raised for task-specific applications only after configuration review. Greater reach becomes an AORTER CUSTOM package, where lumbar and trunk support are typically assessed and specified.
Lift assistance describes the configured supporting force provided through the tether pathway. It is not the maximum load a person may safely lift and does not replace task assessment or proper lifting practice.
Passive assistance for configured limb, tool and load-support tasks within the working range supplied for the selected model and wearer.
AORTER is not a fall-arrest system, climbing harness, lifting hoist or substitute for required workplace PPE.
Do not use damaged, worn, improperly fitted or unauthorized components. Check cords, tether points, locks, clips, belts and fasteners before every use.
Do not exceed the supplied working range or alter the tether path without written configuration guidance. AORTER does not make an otherwise unsafe task safe.
The granted Kinetic Resistance Apparatus patents reach beyond today’s passive lift-assist products. Their cord, pulley and spring architecture can support collaborative development across rehabilitation, MedTech, robotic limbs, humanoid systems and mechanical suits.
AORTE is currently focused on passive wearable assistance, but the commercial opportunity is larger than one product line. Manufacturers, insurers, banks, investors, strategic licensees and technology partners can help scale production, validate workplace return, enter new markets and develop the same foundation toward robotics, healthcare, Defence and human-machine systems.
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