Teams & Designs
Seven universities. One competition. Meet the teams competing in ACE 2026.
SynapsÉTS
A multidisciplinary team from ETS Montréal specializing in powered lower-limb exoskeleton systems.
QBMET
Queen's BioMechatronics Team focuses on assistive exoskeleton technology to augment human strength and endurance.
BioGéniUS
A team from UdeS pushing the frontier of robotic exoskeleton research in Québec.
HÉKA
An interdisciplinary team from Polytechnique Montréal designing biomechanically inspired exoskeleton solutions.
MacExo
The 2026 host team. 50+ members across 5 disciplines — mechanical, electrical, software, safety, and business — building lower-limb exoskeletons that enhance human strength and mobility.
M-STARX
Michigan's exoskeleton program developing wearable robots for industrial and first-responder applications.
MSU STARX
Hosts of the inaugural 2023 ACE Competition, MSU STARX brings deep competition experience and cutting-edge designs.
Register your team
Contact McMaster Exoskeleton to register for ACE 2026. Spots are limited — reach out early.