GRUGLIASCO, Italy, Feb 12, 2026 – Comau introduced MATE-XT GO, a wearable exoskeleton that supports workers’ arms and shoulders during repetitive and overhead tasks. The product weighs less than 3 kg. The MATE-XT GO can be donned in about 30 seconds and removed in about 10 seconds, helping teams add it to daily work with minimal disruption.
Comau says MATE-XT GO is certified as category II personal protective equipment* for regulated work environments. That certification supports use in regulated settings. Comau says the wearable exoskeleton can reduce muscle and perceived effort by up to 50%. It supports posture, comfort and endurance without restricting natural movement. Comau targets it for industry, logistics, construction, agriculture and skilled trades. In addition, the company positions it for large enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including artisans.
Comau said its MATE-XT GO wearable exoskeleton expands its Italy-made MATE line with a lighter, passive design. The device is intended to support workers while preserving range of motion for extended use during shifts. Because it is fully passive, MATE-XT GO does not require a power supply and requires limited upkeep, which can reduce operating costs over time. Comau designed the MATE-XT GO with IUVO, pairing it’s industrial automation background with IUVO’s work in wearable technology and biomechanics.
Marco Manavello, chief industrials operations officer, said: “This achievement marks an important step forward in our vision of human-centric automation. Building on the real-world experience of more than 3,000 companies already using MATE exoskeletons at international level, and by listening closely to the needs of both workers and employers, we have further evolved the technology to deliver measurable, everyday benefits. MATE-XT GO combines a lighter design with professional certification and proven performance. The result is a wearable solution that can reduce perceived fatigue by up to 50%, support workers during physically demanding tasks, and help companies systematically improve ergonomics at scale. The solution is also more economically accessible and easier to adopt and maintain by SMBs. This in turn opens new opportunities for adoption across a much wider range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, logistics and agriculture, in addition to crafts and specialized trades.”
MATE-XT GO provides eight adjustable assistance levels for both arms, tuned to follow the shoulder’s natural range of motion. The result is measurable ergonomic impact, with reduced efforts and improved posture.
Key benefits
- Calculable results based on measurable ergonomic improvement
- Reduces shoulder muscle activity and the perceived effort felt by workers
- Facilitates increased precision, quality and performance with workers reporting beneficial upgrades of job quality
- Helps improve quality of life at work
*Under EU Regulation 2016/425
Source: Comau
About Comau
Comau S.p.A., founded in 1973 and based in Turin, Italy, designs and integrates industrial automation systems for automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, food and beverage, and heavy industry. Its portfolio includes body-in-white assembly, machining, battery and hydrogen production systems, vision technologies, industrial and collaborative robots, exoskeletons, AGVs and IoT-based control platforms. Comau also provides technical consulting, project management, training through its academy and support for digital manufacturing programs. The company operates seven innovation centers and about 11 to 12 manufacturing sites across 11 countries and employs about 3,800 people. In 2024, Stellantis sold a 50.1% stake in Comau to One Equity Partners and retained 49.9%. Comau also owns Automha, an intralogistics and warehouse automation company headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, with operations in Italy and China and about 280 employees.