Tashan

The Tashan exoskeleton is a consumer-grade hip-assisted walking exoskeleton robot independently developed by the Hangzhou Zhiyuan Research Institute of China Ordnance Industry Group.

Tashan AsExo-TK2000: When Defense Lab Tech Becomes a Walking Aid

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Exoskeleton on mountain peak with scenic view

Hangzhou Zhiyuan Research Institute is a second-tier subsidiary of China North Industries Group (NORINCO), one of China’s largest defense contractors. The institute operates state key laboratories focused on military intelligence “root technologies.” Its pivot to consumer exoskeletons represents a classic defense-to-civilian technology transfer.