Summary of the November 28, 2024 Newsletter (AI-Generated:)
Podcast Episode 8: Groups Advancing Exoskeleton Technology and Awareness
- Explores key organizations, associations, and societies advancing exoskeleton technology and awareness.
Industrial: IKEA’s Exoskeleton Initiative
- IKEA has deployed over 400 exoskeletons across 14 countries to improve workplace health.
- Collaboration with SUITX by Ottobock aims to reduce physical workload and improve co-worker wellbeing.
Medical: ReWalk Expands Coverage to Hungary
- Hungary joins the U.S. and Germany in providing policy-backed access to ReWalk Personal Exoskeletons.
- Exoskeletons improve health outcomes and prevent complications for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Consumer: VR Gaming with Exoskeletons
- Auxivo developed a prototype for an exoskeleton-based VR gaming setup using the EduExo Pro.
- The project demonstrates the potential for exoskeletons as control and haptic interfaces in virtual worlds.
Standardization: Proposed Standards for Exoskeleton Fit
- New guidelines aim to adapt exoskeleton designs to users instead of requiring users to conform.
- Manufacturers are encouraged to specify intended user populations for better customization.
Research: Real-World Terrain Training for Cerebral Palsy
- Studies show lower-limb exoskeletons can improve walking ability in real-world environments.
- Findings suggest promising applications for individuals with cerebral palsy.
Awards and Achievements
- HumanInMotion’s XoMotion was recognized at the CES 2025 Innovation Awards for rehabilitation technology.
- Wandercraft’s personal exoskeleton wins multiple events at Humanoids 2024, showcasing agility and strength.
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In this Newsletter: 00:00 Intro & Podcast Episode 8 on Exoskeleton Organizations 01:09 Ikea begins utilizing 400+ shoulder-support exoskeletons 02:26 ReWalk Personal now covered in Hungary 03:35 December 3rd in Internation Day of Persons with Disabilities + Study shows that medical walking assist ankle exoskeleton shows walking speed and stride length improvement for kids with Cerebral Palsy 05:00 Powered medical exoskeleton wins CES 2025 award 05:48 Self-balancing powered exo successfully competes against dedicated bipedal humanoid robots 06:58 Educational exoskeleton integrated into a VR Unreal Engine 5 game as both an input and haptic feedback output device 08:07 ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits prepares to publish a standard on describing exoskeleton fit and population usability
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