Posture

Last year, German Bionic revealed a fourth generation of its Cray X exoskeleton, keeping things light by employing a carbon fiber frame. Now the 5th gen has been announced, which is reported to be the first of its kind to support two body regions.

Those looking for a way to improve posture and alleviate muscle stiffness can opt for the latest wearable instead of extensive yoga classes – the Alex posture tracker is designed to rest against the back of one's neck, vibrating when the head leans too far forward for too long.

There are all sorts of health wearables to make sure we're exercising right, but what about to make sure we're sitting right? The Prana focuses on breathing and posture to promote relaxation. It is said to be the first wearable designed to monitor and train diaphragmatic breathing.

Those who have suffered through any type of back pain know it's not a fun feeling. Adela Health is currently crowdfunding TruPosture on Indiegogo, a shirt that's designed to help reduce back pain by improving the way we sit.

Sitting for long periods, it turns out, is not good for your health. Unfortunately, though, standing has its own problems. The LeanChair offers a middle ground, reducing the risks associated with sitting and taking some of the standing weight off your legs.

The team behind Darma is banking on our buttocks to paint a clearer picture of our sitting habits, developing a smart cushion to provide feedback on posture, stress levels, heart rate and respiration.

Maintaining a straight back and square shoulders can be a tough habit to form. With two built-in sensors, UpRight is a wearable device that sticks to your lower back using an adhesive strip and delivers a gentle vibration when that perfect posture slips into a harmful slouch.

After getting stiff and sore using a conventional shovel, California-based entrepreneur Stephen Walden set about designing an alternative. The result is his Ergonomic Shovel, that features a rotating second handle in the middle of the shaft.

Lumoback is a smartphone-enabled accessory that conditions you to use better posture

David Brothers has spent the last 18 months researching, designing and producing an ergonomic seating solution for professional musicians.

The MotivePro "vibrating suit" provides real time feedback to the wearer about where their body is in space to help improve physical technique.

Industrial design student Sam James has developed a training aid which he claims can lead to the same performance gains experienced by those who wear the now banned high tech swimsuits