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1. Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast Episode 7: Challenges to Mass Exoskeleton Adoption This 50-minute podcast episode dives deep into the recurring barriers that have hindered the widespread adoption of exoskeleton technology. Key challenges discussed include issues related to fit and comfort, establishing a clear return on investment (ROI), limitations in range of motion, and effective heat management. The episode provides a comprehensive overview of why these challenges persist and what solutions might be possible. Links to the podcast can be found on the Exoskeleton Report (ExR) website.
2. ABLE Human Motion Recognized as “Best Business Initiative” ABLE Human Motion, a Canadian Spanish (Barcelona) medical exoskeleton developer, was awarded the “Best Business Initiative” at the XXXI Premis Jove Empresari Awards. The press release highlights this achievement and underscores the company’s ongoing contributions to advancing medical exoskeletons.
3. Trexo Robotics’ Major Milestone: 100 Million Steps Trexo Robotics celebrated an impressive milestone of 100,554,254 collective steps taken by children using their innovative products. This milestone showcases the significant impact Trexo Robotics is making in mobility assistance for young users.
4. Occupational Exoskeletons Featured in Dutch Inclusive Technology Tool Occupational exoskeletons from Laevo, HAPO, and Auxivo have been included in a newly developed tool aimed at ergonomics experts in the Netherlands. This Inclusive Technology Inspiration Tool serves as a resource for identifying advanced solutions for workplace safety and efficiency. The full document is available in Dutch.
5. Article Highlight: “Beyond Iron Man” on Occupational Exoskeletons Dr. Karl Zelik’s insightful article on the evolution and current state of occupational exoskeletons is featured on NewEquipment.com. This piece provides valuable historical context, current developments, and an array of references and links for further reading, making it an excellent year-end overview of the field.
6. Mawashi’s UPLIFT Lite Launch Mawashi announced the launch of their UPLIFT Lite, a new lightweight exoskeleton designed for comfort and affordability, specifically targeting users who need assistance during squatting and stooping postures. The original UPLIFT model will still be available for those who require more robust support or additional features such as shoulder or leg extensions.
7. New North American Company: Tandem Exosuit Inc Emerging from the Agile Robotics Lab at The University of Alabama, Tandem Exosuit Inc aims to commercialize a passive occupational exoskeleton that aligns with the spine. While not the first of its kind globally, it marks a unique initiative within North America. More details can be found on the UA News Center.
8. LifeWard (formerly ReWalk) Q3 2024 Financial Report LifeWard reported significant revenue growth in its third-quarter 2024 financials, driven by increased sales of their ReWalk and AlterG NEO products. The company also noted a reduction in expenses, showcasing effective financial management.
9. Research on Task-Agnostic Exoskeleton Control A team of U.S. researchers published a pioneering study on task-agnostic control of exoskeletons via biological joint moment estimation. This study includes a Python package with the code needed to deploy and test models trained using the dataset from the research. The code and further details are accessible on Nature.com.
Correction, Friday, November 15, 2024: The newsletter incorrectly lists ABLE Human Motion as a Canadian company; it is, in fact, a Spanish company located in Barcelona.
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