Project Nora, our lightweight passive exoskeleton built to protect the lower back and extend endurance in demanding environments, has officially progressed to its next major phase. Having proven itself in real-world alpine and field trials, Nora is now moving into comprehensive lab-based testing.
Why lab-based testing matters
Field trials tell us how Nora performs in the environments it's built for. Lab-based testing tells us something different: how it performs against the rigorous, repeatable benchmarks defined by ASTM's exoskeleton standards. It's a controlled complement to real-world data, and a required step before a device like Nora can be confidently deployed at scale.
- Structural and load-bearing testing against ASTM exoskeleton standards
- Repeatable, controlled validation to complement our alpine field trials
- Documentation and testing structured to support future certification
What's next
Lab testing will run over the coming months, with results feeding directly back into Nora's design. We'll share progress as testing phases are completed.
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