Eythor Bender

Building human performance systems at the intersection of endurance, technology and design.
Writing Endurance Signals.

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

I’m building human performance systems at the intersection of endurance, technology and design.

Former CEO, Ekso Bionics. President at Össur.

Exoskeletons → prosthetics → AI-driven performance platforms.

Now building UNLS.

https://t.co/QjI6sLAbwm

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

Walking #OTWorld Leipzig with @VIKTORIAMODESTA was inspiring.

The future of prosthetics is no longer just medical - it’s culture, design, AI, performance and human empowerment.

Big shift coming.

#AdaptiveTech #Prosthetics #innovation

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Great energy at @OTWorld with @levitate_sport . Most meaningful were the talks with customers from Ukraine. A reminder that mobility tech is about restoring independence and possibility. AI, robotics & 3D printing are reshaping prosthetics.
#OTWorld #Prosthetics #AI #Ukraine

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

The next revolution in trail running may not be shoes or fueling.
It may be efficiency.
Zegama. @UTMBWorldSeries Snowdonia. Nordic-style pole training.
Efficiency is not the opposite of toughness.
It’s what allows toughness to last.
https://t.co/D5MMIA5Sb1 #trailrunning

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The next generation of runners won’t just be fitter.
They’ll be more adaptive.

#TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #UTMB #EnduranceSports #climatimpact

https://t.co/UJ17YFv4PF

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A powerful piece @IEEESpectrum on the early days of exoskeletons. Robert was one of the first real users, a true pioneer. His courage and willingness to test and push the technology helped move the entire field forward.

Grateful to see this story told.

https://t.co/7PI4GrrFJL

[IEEE Spectrum @IEEESpectrum]

After a spinal cord injury, Robert Woo spent 15 years helping engineers improve exoskeletons—from the inside. @EksoBionics @golifeward @WandercraftHQ

https://t.co/mQ16CpyELv

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Some training blocks end with a race. This one didn’t. Jungle → skimo → volcano. Race canceled by a 12-year storm. But the engine was built. Meanwhile, we have been testing Mizzion, understand what actually drives progress.
Less noise. More signal.
https://t.co/jqVPmh4KKG

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

New Quest Notes: Running as a Mirror

UTMB gave me my first DNF and a mirror.

16 races across Europe, Asia, and North America taught me the loops:
Learning ↔ Adapting ↔ Growing https://t.co/hJzxrBCqL1

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

I spent five years chasing running data - pace, HRV, VO₂ max, until slowing down finally made me wiser.

From Data to Wisdom: My first Quest Notes essay.
https://t.co/1ROqaE6kk1

#running #ultrarunning #reflection #fromdatatowisdom #trailrunning #digitalhealth #ai #Mindfulness

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15 years after launching 3D-printed prosthetics @UNYQ, Medicare recognizes 3D printing as a reimbursable method. At @singularityu we said it’s exponential times, healthcare just moves linearly… until it suddenly doesn’t. https://t.co/nqgDruBDJq
#3DPrinting #OandP #DigitalHealth

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

Big congrats to Lasse and the @levitate_sport : EY Entrepreneur of the Year “Scale Up” winners!
Proud to have witnessed this journey of purpose and growth. 🚀 #impact #Ukraine 🇩🇰🇺🇦

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

@Nike just said “hold my Gatorade” and built an e-bike for runners.
Project Amplify = powered exoskeleton shoes.
15 years ago I presented at Nike HQ what that future could look like.
Wild to see it running now.

#Running #Exoskeleton #FutureOfMovement
🔗 https://t.co/P2FkOCvnqX

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

Thankful to be invited by my friend and coach Sigurjón Ernir from the Ultraform podcast 🎙️ (Icelandic language). 🇮🇸🏔🔥 #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #leadership https://t.co/kE5FCOn5M3

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

Inspiring @levitate_sport board meeting earlier this week with founder Lasse. Proud of our work in Ukraine and our 2-year partnership with https://t.co/L3shqNvSwN (led by Oleksandra). Let’s keep pushing. #Levitate #Impact #Ukraine

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

20km, 600m vert, and pure Andorran magic! 🏔️🔥 Running in the Pyrenees never gets old—tough climbs, epic views, and the feeling of total freedom. Grateful for days like this. Where’s your favorite mountain to run? #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #Andorra

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

Dealing with potential wildfires is how we deal with healthcare, reactive and most times too late. This is crazy and needs to stop. Back in 2007 I was personally on top of one building in Southern California fighting flames threading to burn it down. Just got worse it seems.

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This is cool way of using AI https://t.co/Px2xVNqn8Q

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Promising trend focusing on injury prevention: IKEA boosts workplace health with 400+ exoskeletons deployed across 14 countries https://t.co/Ol8jcp8sr0

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

Introduced to the public, taking few steps around 13 years ago here we are: https://t.co/vf3LiQxBQz #exoskeleton #disability

[Eythor Bender @eythorbender]

In #Ukraina 🇺🇦 there is a staggering need to mobilize military service folks and civilians. It’s a major task with estimated 30.000 Ukraine amputees to date. Thrilled to be joining the Levitate team on their mission. https://t.co/VOSE6n6ash #prosthetics