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Exoskeleton Report Newsletter Archive, 2024-45, November 7

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2024 Week #45 – US Election Edition Newsletter Summary:

Main Highlights:

  1. Humotech’s Advocacy on Capitol Hill:
    • Humotech, a leader in exoskeleton and prosthesis emulator systems, joined the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Defense Robotics and Innovation Coalition to advocate for advancements in wearable robotics technology in Washington, DC.
  2. ASTM Excellent Exo Chat Podcast Episode:
    • This an opportune time to catch up on the Excellent Exo Chat, where Bill and Nora dive into terminology pitfalls (e.g., the confusion between “football” and “soccer”) and discuss how misused terms can lead to unintended results.
  3. Medicare Now Covers Robotic Exoskeletons:
    • An important development in assistive technology is that Medicare has started covering the cost of robotic exoskeletons. A Richmond man was among the first to benefit from this change.
  4. The Hacksmith’s New Viral Exoskeleton Video:
    • The Hacksmith YouTube channel, known for popularizing exoskeleton technology with viral content, released a new video episode that has already garnered over 1 million views.
  5. Study on Hip Exoskeletons for Exercise:
    • New research supports using resistive hip exoskeletons as tools for anaerobic exercise in healthy adults. The study focused on a Samsung-developed device.

Other Key Mentions:

  • Donation to Royal Columbian Hospital: Vancouver’s Royal Columbian Hospital received a Lokomat and an ArmeoPower device, donated by Toan Nguyen, following his positive experience with these technologies after a stroke.
  • WalkON Suit F1 Video: A short video details the journey from designing a paper model to achieving success in the Cybathlon with the WalkON Suit F1.
  • REVITAL Project in Spain: Focused on bringing advanced medical and rehabilitation tech, including exoskeletons, to rural areas through telerehabilitation, thus bridging the healthcare gap between urban and rural communities.

Additional Updates:

  • Humotech Job Opening: The company is hiring a Sales Executive. The position offers opportunities for career growth, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. Applicants passionate about tech sales are encouraged to apply.

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