ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) missed the consensus with its preliminary second-quarter revenues and revealed a financing delay, sending its share price down more than 25% today. Yokneam Ilit, Israel-based ReWalk said it expects to post sales of $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, which would come in under the $2.0 million expectation on […]
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ReWalk Robotics amends soft exoskeleton research, licensing deal with Harvard
UPDATE: Corrected to reflect that ReWalk Robotics was amending an earlier deal. ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) has inked a set of amendments to its collaborative research and exclusive licensing agreement with Harvard Collage related to the development of its soft-suit exoskeleton, according to a recently posted SEC filing. Through the original collaborative deal, both groups will join […]
ReWalk Robotics expands ReStore soft exo-suit trial
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) said today that it plans to expand the clinical study of its ReStore soft exo-suit device to five U.S. research centers. The Marlborough, Mass.-based company expects to launch its ReStore device for stroke patients in Europe and the U.S. in the first half of 2019. The exo-suit is designed as a gait therapy […]
ReWalk Robotics inks $20m private placement, posts Q4, 2017 earnings
Shares in ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) have risen today after the company announced a $20 million private placement and posted shrinking losses for the quarter and growing sales for the year with its fourth quarter and 2017 earnings. The company said it inked an investment agreement with Hong Kong-based Timwell Corporation Limited through which the company will […]
ReWalk Robotics wins German reimbursement nod for Personal 6.0 exoskeleton
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) said this week that the German statutory health insurance head office GKV-Spitzenverband confirmed the listing of the ReWalk Personal 6.0 exoskeleton system in the German medical device directory, which is used for reimbursement from German SHI providers. The ReWalk 6.0 system will be classified as an “innovative device for the immediate compensation […]
Cerner taps former head of Philips North America to take over corner officer | Personnel Moves January 11, 2018
Cerner Corp. (NSDQ:CERN) said yesterday that it named Brent Shafer to serve as chairman & CEO effective Feb. 1. Shafer previously served as CEO of Philips‘ (NYSE:PHG) North America business. Cerner’s co-founder Cliff Illig has been serving as interim CEO and chairman of the board since July last year. Illig said he plans to resume […]
ReWalk shares slide on Q3 prelim release
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) today saw shares dip slightly after releasing preliminary financial results for its 3rd quarter despite posting revenues ahead of consensus on Wall Street. The Israel-based company said it expects to post sales of $1.7 million for the 3 months ended Sept. 30, up 21.4% from the $1.4 million the company posted for the […]
ReWalk Robotics aims for 2018 release for Restore softsuit robotic exoskeleton
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) said today it completed all internal processes related to its Restore robotic rehabilitation softsuit exoskeleton and is ready to initiate clinical trials of the device in 2018, with hopes for a commercial launch in the same year. The Restore softsuit is designed to transmit power to key joints in the legs with cable technologies, […]
ReWalk Robotics touts Harvard-led Restore soft exosuit study
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) today released results from a study of a soft suit exoskeleton system designed to aid ambulatory stroke patients, touting that the system was able to facilitate normal walking ability in patients. The study was authored by researchers at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and Boston University, and utilized a prototype that […]
ReWalk Robotics inks French distro deal with Harmonie Médical Service
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) said today it inked an exclusive French distribution deal with Harmonie Médical Service. Through the deal, HMS will operate as sole distributor of the ReWalk exoskeleton systems for individuals with spinal cord injuries in France. The deal includes both the ReWalk Personal and ReWalk Rehabilitation systems for home and clinical use, respectively. “Our partnership […]
ReWalk debuts Restore soft-suit exoskeleton prototype
ReWalk Robotics (NSDQ:RWLK) today debuted the prototype of its Restore soft suit exoskeleton designed to aid stroke survivors. The company presented the prototype alongside collaborators from Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, and said it would focus on the suit as a “core company goal” for the fiscal year. “We are thrilled with the […]