BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exoskeleton Report - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Exoskeleton Report X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Exoskeleton Report REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20260128T203403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T203403Z UID:10000206-1770894000-1770899400@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:WINetwork Expert Hour: Exoskeletons in Ergonomics Programs (with Sarah Ballini-Ross) DESCRIPTION:Curious about exoskeletons and where they actually fit in an ergonomics program? Worksite International (WINetwork) is hosting an “Expert Hour” session on Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\, focused on real-world exoskeleton integration—what works\, what doesn’t\, and what to watch out for. \nEvent details\n\n\nEvent: WINetwork Expert Hour \n\n\nDate: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 11:00 (Pacific Time) \n\n\nFormat: Online (Zoom) \n\n\nRecommended time block: 75 minutes \n\n\nHost/Org: WINetwork / Worksite International Inc \n\n\nSpeaker:\nSarah Ballini-Ross is a public health and safety innovator with 15+ years of experience helping organizations translate emerging workplace technologies into real-world injury prevention. As Co-Founder of Evolving Innovation Partners\, LLC\, she has supported startups\, Fortune 500 companies\, and government agencies with programs involving exoskeletons\, VR\, wearables\, and SaaS-based safety solutions\, blending human-centered design with practical ergonomics implementation. \nPreviously\, Sarah served at SAIF Corporation as a Safety Advancement and Innovation Project Coordinator\, leading initiatives to increase awareness and adoption of new safety technologies through change management\, design thinking\, quality improvement\, and process design. She’s known for strong relationship-building and engaging presentations\, holds a public health degree from Oregon State University (health promotion & human behavior)\, and brings a grounded\, people-first approach shaped by her first-generation farmer roots—focused on improving safety\, health\, and performance at work. \nWhat this session will cover:\n\n\nWhy exoskeletons are gaining traction for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk reduction \n\n\nReal-world examples of exoskeletons inside ergonomics programs \n\n\nKey benefits\, limitations\, and implementation considerations \n\n\nWho should attend:\nErgonomics professionals\, EHS/safety leaders\, and anyone exploring injury-prevention tech and practical deployment. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/winetwork-expert-hour-exoskeletons-in-ergonomics-programs-with-sarah-ballini-ross/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WINetwork-Expert-Hour-Exoskeletons-in-Ergonomics-Programs-with-Sarah-Ballini-Ross-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T050000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20250212T080105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T080105Z UID:10000187-1739851200-1739854800@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar by ICORR: Rehabilitation 4.0 DESCRIPTION:As we get closer and closer to Rehab Week Chicago\, ICORR is gearing up to present a new webinar: “Rehabilitation 4.0: Transforming Neurorehabilitation through AI\, Robotics\, and Interoperability.” \nTime: 18th February 2025\, from 13:00–14:00 CET \nThis session\, moderated by Claudio Castellini and Zen KOH (Motus Academy)\, will feature insights from experts Robert Riener (Cybathlon)\, Rui Loureiro\, and Hyung-Soon Park. \nJoin these legends in rehabilitation robotics and medical exoskeletons live on the ICORR Consortium YouTube Channel https://lnkd.in/esudnkxj. Expect the conversation to explore innovative approaches to modernizing neurorehabilitation through AI\, robotics\, and seamless interoperability. \nTeaser:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI661X32Rqs \n“Rehabilitation 4.0 reimagines neurorehabilitation by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence\, robotics\, and seamless interoperability. Introduced by Zen KOH during his keynote at the inaugural ICAIR hosted by KITE in Toronto in 2023\, this innovative framework is built upon three core principles: \n 1. Consolidation: Streamlining technologies and practices to reduce complexity and enhance efficiency. \n2. Standardisation: Establishing unified protocols across devices and systems to ensure compatibility and reliability. \n3. Interoperability: Enabling seamless communication and data exchange among devices\, platforms\, and stakeholders (clinicians\, patients\, caregivers). \nThese principles are further enriched by personalized\, AI-driven treatment plans and adaptive robotic systems that respond dynamically to patients’ evolving needs. In this webinar\, experts will explore how interoperability—allowing robotic exoskeletons\, virtual therapy platforms\, rehabilitation technologies\, and patient monitoring tools to work cohesively—can lead to continuous care\, reduced redundancies\, and comprehensive patient insights.” URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-by-icorr-rehabilitation-4-0/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/icorr-webinar-Feb-2025.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T020000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20241220T020405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T010828Z UID:10000180-1739235600-1739239200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Use Cases of Exoskeletons DESCRIPTION:The massive (60\,000+ attendees) A+A Trade Fair for ergonomic and worker equipment will host a webinar on the applications of occupational exoskeletons. Clear your calendars for February 11\, 2025. The webinar will be free for those who have an A+A account (and those who can remember what their account was). \nThe webinar will include presentations from ExoIQ\, suitX by Ottobock\, and Fraunhofer IPA! \n“The trending topic of exoskeletons is once again on the agenda for our A+A Expert Talk series. After last year’s overwhelming success\, we want to take up the topic again and present various use cases. \nWe will delve into the many possible applications\, highlight the advantages and disadvantages and show how exoskeletons can be used as a competitive advantage. One highlight will be the presentation of the study results from the Fraunhofer IPA’s Exoworkathlon\, which took place at A+A 2023. \nLook forward to well-known speaker of SUITX by Ottobock\, ExoIQ and Fraunhofer Institut.”  \nSpeakers:\n \nRegistration: link \nThis online presentation will also include more information and updates on the upcoming and what is sure to be huge November 2025 Duesseldorf exoskeleton event “WearRAcon Europe 2025\,” “EXOPARK & digital ergonomics tools” and “ExoWorkAthlon!” URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-use-cases-of-exoskeletons/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/webinar-use-cases-exoskeletons.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20241219T030436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163954Z UID:10000179-1736938800-1736942400@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: ASSP Ergonomics Practice Specialty DESCRIPTION:The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is hosting a webinar with Matthew (Matt) Marino this January 15th. The official title is ASSP Ergonomics Practice Specialty: “Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation!” The main topics of the webinar will be: \n\nExoskeletons for Rehabilitation\nReturn to Work\n\nDate: Jan 15 2025 \nObjectives: \n\nLearn how medical exoskeletons help people with rehabilitation after experiencing certain types of injuries\, illnesses\, and disabilities.\nLearn about the different types of exoskeletons available on the market today\, the conditions they are intended to treat or assist\, and their potential applications for rehabilitation and return to work (RTW).\nReview the ASTM Standard Practice for Using Exoskeletons for Return to Work and the process published by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Exoskeleton Advisory Committee that led to this standard’s development.\nDiscover how exoskeletons can be used by injured workers during the modified/transitional duty period to support and healing\, recovery\, and full duty return to work following work related injuries.\n\n  \n“Join Matthew Marino\, Owner of Prime Performance\, to learn how medical exoskeleton producers and distributors assess\, train and support people with certain medical/assistive devices and assist therapists in using these products.” \nThe link for registration will be in future Ergo PS announcements or “Upcoming Community Activities” emails from ASSP. Previous webinars by ASSP can be found on their website: https://www.assp.org/resources/free-learning-resources \nAttendees of the live session are eligible to receive 0.1 CEUs. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-assp-ergonomics-practice-specialty-exoskeletons-in-rehabilitation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Webinar-Ergonomics-in-Rehabilitation-with-Matt-Marino.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241126T070000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20241121T041058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T041136Z UID:10000178-1732600800-1732604400@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Safety-Critical Industries DESCRIPTION:Introducing a webinar by Safetytech Accelerator that promises to cover emerging technologies that can reduce physical injuries in the workplace. The organization just published a comprehensive report on exoskeletons\, AI tools\, robotics\, and wearables that is straightforward and easy to read. As injuries continue to hurt workers\, it is exciting to see industry-driven packaged information on the new tools that can make work safer and more productive at the same time! \nTime: Tue\, Nov 26\, 2024 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM PST \nAgenda: Introduction by Dr. Maurizio Pilu\, Managing Director at Safetytech Accelerator \nPanel Discussion with: \n\nMatthew Birtles | HF Team Leader\, Health and Safety Executive\, Science Division\nAnna Rowland | Group Physical Health Lead\, National Grid\nBryan Statham | CEO\, LifeBooster Inc.\n\nRegistration via: GoToWebinar URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-reducing-musculoskeletal-disorders-msds-in-safety-critical-industries/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/safetytech-accelerator-msds-webinar-nov-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20240925T214145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T214320Z UID:10000170-1728518400-1728604799@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webcast: 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍𝑬𝒙𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒔 | 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒐𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒚𝑩𝒐𝒅𝒚 DESCRIPTION:AnyBody Technology has used its CAD simulation software with exoskeletons since at least 2015! As someone who loves computer-aided design\, I can appreciate how the company tries to provide an alternative to human-in-the-loop or test dummies with internal load cell testing. After all\, getting reliable information about what happens inside the body is challenging\, even with the best EMG technology. This webinar will present body capture data fed into the AnyBody model to evaluate occupational exoskeletons. Sounds interesting! \nDate: \n\nOctober 10\, 2024 at 09.00 (CEST) & 17.00 (CEST)\nOctober 10\, 2024 at 12am (PST) & 8am (PST)\n\n“In a time of talent shortages and an aging workforce\, there is an increasing need for a better understanding of physical stress in the workplace in order to better protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders. Occupational exoskeletons in the workplace could be a promising and flexible ergonomic solution to prevent musculoskeletal disorders\, but they are not yet sufficiently understood. \nThe presentation will outline and discuss the results of a modeling study within the research project DigitalExonomics. The AnyBody Modeling SystemTM was used to evaluate the biomechanical effectiveness of existing occupational exoskeletons. For this purpose\, motion data was collected in realistic use cases that were digitally planned and set up together with relevant industry stakeholders. Further\, a methodological approach for the assessment of intended and unintended effects was developed to investigate the complex biomechanical interaction of exoskeletons with the human musculoskeletal system.” \n\n\n\nRead more about the webcast and secure your seat here: \n\n09.00 (CEST) registration\n17.00 (CEST) registration\n\nPresented by: M.Sc. Urban Daub Senior Expert and Business Segment Manager Medical Technology and Ergonomics Fraunhofer IPA\, Stuttgart and Dr.-Ing. Mark Tröster Research Associate and Group Manager Digital Human Modeling and Ergonomics Fraunhofer IPA and University of Stuttgart\, IFF URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webcast-%f0%9d%91%ab%f0%9d%92%8a%f0%9d%92%88%f0%9d%92%8a%f0%9d%92%95%f0%9d%92%82%f0%9d%92%8d%f0%9d%91%ac%f0%9d%92%99%f0%9d%92%90%f0%9d%92%8f%f0%9d%92%90%f0%9d%92%8e%f0%9d%92%8a%f0%9d%92%84/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Anybody-Technology-Webinar-October-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20240311T203545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T214455Z UID:10000155-1717581600-1717585200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:AExG Q1 2024 Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Automotive Exoskeleton Group\, AExG\, is scheduled to hold its next quarterly meeting on May 8th\, from 10 a.m. to noon. Update time: Wednesday\, June 5th\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This will be an online meeting conducted over Microsoft Teams as an Online Event. The AExG quarterly meetings are a good way to stay up to date on practical industrial/occupational exoskeletons and connect with application experts in the field (as opposed to developers or researchers). \nOne component of the meeting will be an overview of future exoskeleton-related events and an opportunity for everyone attending to add to the calendar. \nVisit the AExG website for more information: https://www.aexg.org\, but note that the best way to get involved is through their LinkedIn group: LinkedIn. \nPrior AExG meetings included exoskeleton and ergonomic conference and trade show recaps\, presentation summaries\, discussions\, and more. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/aexg-q1-2024-meeting/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AExG-Q1-2024-quarterly-meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T080000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20240521T080102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T080330Z UID:10000167-1717398000-1717401600@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:3rd ICORR Webinar: Functional Assessment for Upper-Limb Differences DESCRIPTION:The International Consortium for Rehabilitation Robotics\, ICORR\, has a new webinar series that regularly features exoskeleton technology. The 3rd ICORR Webinar will be live on YouTube on June 3rd\, 2024\, at 4 pm CET (7 am Pacific Time). This one-hour webinar will be titled “Functional assessment\, a.k.a. Putting user AND device in the picture!” It is unclear what percentage of it would be explicitly devoted to exoskeleton technology. \nThe main topics will be functional assessment for upper-limb differences\, how to assess the acceptance\, effectiveness\, usability\, and potential impact on society of rehabilitation robots—in particular for the upper limb—whether the current solutions are viable\, how we can improve them\, and how we know that the devices and therapies we design are effective and well received by our patients. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LuNQIu8Ang \nThis webinar will be a  panel discussion by: \n\nCorry van der Sluis\nLiselotte Hermansson\nWendy Hill\nJacqueline Hebert\nWith moderator: Claudio Castellini\n\nFor a link to the YouTube webinar\, visit the ICORR Channel:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@ICORRConsortium \n“The ICORR webinar series are meant to raise awareness and disseminate research in RR [rehabilitation robotics]\, to a mid-level audience\, typically from the M.Sc. student on.” The 3rd webinar follows the webinars #1 (soft exo-suits) and #2 (prosthetic control). URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/3rd-icorr-webinar-functional-assessment-for-upper-limb-differences/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/3rd-ICORR-Webinar-functional-assessment-for-upper-limb-differences.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240327T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240327T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20240322T172738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T172738Z UID:10000158-1711560600-1711567800@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar Round Table: Innovation et exosquelettes au travail DESCRIPTION:Virtua-Hybrid Roundtable: Innovations et exosquelettes au travail : des avancées considérables en prévention et santé au travail (Innovations and exoskeletons at work: considerable advances in prevention and occupational women health). \nThis will be a roundtable discussion on exoskeleton advancements for work\, featuring multiple experts in the field. The event and discussion will be in French. \nAdditional information and registration at: https://www.cercle-es.com/inscription-conference-en-hybride-27-mars-24-a-lille-18e-ux-forum_innovation-et-exosquelettes-au-travail/ \nAgenda overview: \n\nDiscussions and feedback of occupational exoskeletons\nPromising examples in the Hauts de France*\n👷 ♀️ Focus on women\n\n*AI’s input Hauts-de-France: \nHauts-de-France is a region in northern France. It includes major cities like Lille\, Amiens\, and Calais and features a range of geographical areas\, from the coastline along the English Channel to inland agricultural and industrial areas. Hauts-de-France has become an essential cultural and economic hub in France. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-round-table-innovation-et-exosquelettes-au-travail/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Webinar-Round-Table-Innovation-et-exosquelettes-au-travail-27-Mars-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T083000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20240305T224152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T193357Z UID:10000138-1710833400-1710837000@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploring the ASTM Exo Games 2024 DESCRIPTION:The ASTM F48 Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is ramping up preparations for the second edition of the Exo Games! The center’s director\, William “Bill” Billotte\, and Ann Virts\, robotics researcher at NIST plan to host an informative introductory webinar. \nExploring the ASTM Exo Games: An Informational Webinar will be held on Wednesday\, March 19th\, 2024\, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 p.m. PST). \nThis year’s Exo Games will focus on First Responders and how exoskeletons and wearable robotics should be evaluated. Leveraging the standards developed by Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits will help college teams design\, build\, and assess exoskeleton solutions in a series of defined trials. \nThis webinar will provide a quick overview of the Exo Games\, and how easy it is to participate. You can sign up for the webinar by following this link. This is your chance to: \n\nGet an overview of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE)\nA preview of what to expect at the Exo Games 2024\nAn interactive Q&A session to address your queries\n\nAbout the Exo Games:\nThis a college-level event that is an opportunity for students to meet others interested in wearable physical augmentation technology and simultaneously learn how standards and benchmarking play a crucial role in emerging technology fields. The first Exo Games were held in Lancaster\, UK in 2023 and you can read about them in our digital magazine: Vol 1 Issue Exoskeleton Report Digital Magazine on pages 4 through 6. \nImportant Dates:\n\nApril 5th Deadline: ASTM Exo Games Team Entry\nASTM Exo Games 2024 August 5 to August 8\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nDr. William “Bill” Billotte is the Executive Director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence and the Director of Global Exo Technology Programs at ASTM International. Bill leads a dynamic team that pursues a vision of people of all ages free to pursue high-quality life and participate fully in work and society thanks to safe and reliable exo technologies. He serves as an advisor to the Automotive Exoskeleton Group (AExG) and is a member of several standards committees including F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits. Prior to joining ASTM\, Bill spent the past 17 years providing scientific and technical advice to federal agencies\, first responders\, and international organizations on topics including exoskeletons\, critical infrastructure protection\, CBRNE detection\, and first responder equipment. Bill advocated and aided the establishment of the ASTM F48 committee and is working on their long term strategy and research agendas. He spent a year abroad as a visiting scientist on the European Union’s critical infrastructure protection team at the Joint Research Centre in Italy\, where he provided technical assistance to their working groups to help inform EU policies and international standards. He sponsored a forum through the National Academy of Sciences to convene experts from the federal\, private\, international\, and non-government sectors to exchange information and ideas to improve preparedness and capabilities for disasters that involve accidental or intentional contamination with CBRN agents. He coordinated programs that produced over 50 homeland security focused national standards and over 100 reports on first responder equipment. Bill has received several awards including the US Department of Commerce’s Gold Medal Award for Heroism. Bill holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Dayton\, a Master in Science in Engineering from Wright State University\, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. \nDr. Ann Virsts is the project leader of the Mobility Performance of Robotic Systems at NIST. She leads the project by developing test methods\, artifacts\, and datasets that measure the performance and safety characteristics of mobile and wearable robots within manufacturing/industrial environments. Ann is also the Associate project leader for the Emergency Response Robots project in the Fire Risk Reduction in Communities program. She develops and implements robot test methods\, interfaces with emergency responders and robot technology developers\, and meets complex technical and logistical demands of demanding response robot field exercises. In addition to her emergency response robotics work. Ann’s past contributions include leading data collection efforts and participating in field exercises for several DARPA and Army Research Laboratory projects. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-exploring-the-astm-exo-games-2024/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Exploring-the-ExoGames-2024-Featured-Image-Exoskeleton-Report-Updated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20240208T023523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T023627Z UID:10000134-1707897600-1707901200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:German Bionic Webinar: Industrial Exoskeletons: The Road to Adoption DESCRIPTION:The powered back support exoskeleton producer German Bionic will be hosting three panelists\, including Adam Norton\, the Associate Director of the NERVE Center titled: Industrial Exoskeletons: The Road to Adoption. \nDate: February 14th \nTime: 8:00 PST |11:00 am EST | 5:00 pm CET  \nThe webinar will be hosted by Meghan Kennelly\, Head of Global Marketing at German Bionic. Discover insights from speakers Andrew Mason\, Analyst at German Bionic\, and Adam Norton\, Associate Director of the UMass Lowell NERVE Center. \nDuring the session\, the webinar is scheduled to delve into the evolving landscape of exoskeletons and the pivotal role of standardization bodies. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of regulatory frameworks and technological advancements shaping the future of occupational/industrial exoskeletons. \nRegister through the German Bionic website: link \n“Explore the dynamic landscape of exoskeletons and the continuous evolution of standardization bodies dedicated to refining testing and evaluation methods in our latest webinar. Join German Bionic as we delve into the intricacies of the exoskeleton market\, shedding light on the current organizations spearheading standardization protocols. Guest speaker\, Adam Norton\, Associate Director of the NERVE Center at UMASS Lowell\, is bringing invaluable insights from his direct experience. Together\, we’ll unravel the crucial role played by ASTM\, an esteemed international standards organization\, in shaping standards for exoskeletons across diverse applications and how adoption of these new technologies are closely related. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the advancements and regulatory frameworks shaping the future of exoskeleton technology!” URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/german-bionic-webinar-industrial-exoskeletons-the-road-to-adoption/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/German-Bionic-Webinar-Industrial-Exoskeletons-The-Road-to-Adoption.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20231117T023141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T211941Z UID:10000132-1702454400-1702458000@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:AExG Q4 2023 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:The next quarterly Automotive Exoskeleton Group (AExG) meeting will be held on December 13\, 2023\, at 10 am Pacific Time. \nPlease create a free account and register at aexg.org with your email to receive the meeting invite and other important information! \nThe one and a half hour webinar will be divided into short presentations\, including a presentation on the A+A Trade Fair\, ExoWorkAthlon\, and WearRAcon 23 Europe: \n“Don’t miss our upcoming quarterly meeting on Wednesday\, Dec 13 at 1pm Eastern! We’ve got an exciting lineup of presentations\, including field testing a low back exoskeleton in manufacturing & construction\, an overview & results of the Exoworkathlon\, and a summary of recent exoskeleton-related conferences and meetings. Join us to learn from Senior Human Performance Specialist Kevin Simonton\, MS\, CPE\, ARM and Dr. Urs Schneider\, Director of Medical & Biotech at Fraunhofer Institute\, among others.” – Marisol Barrero. \nAbout AExG\n\n\n\n\nAExG is a Wearable Robotics Association sponsored\, industry-inclusive group supporting the evolution of exoskeletons. Our vision is to promote quality of life through wearable technologies. We started this journey as a group of automotive manufacturers and are constantly evolving to include members from other industries who share our vision. AExG reflects our core values and is open\, collaborative\, unbiased\, inclusive\, respectful\, constantly learning\, seeks continuous improvement\, conducts critical analysis\, and holds practical beliefs for exoskeleton applications. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/aexg-q4-2023-quarterly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Automotive-Exoskeleton-Group-AExG-Exoskeleton-Events-Calendar-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20230321T012758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T012758Z UID:10000124-1679997600-1680001200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:SAIF Webinar Emerging Safety Technologies DESCRIPTION:Sarah Ballini-Ross Holding An Exosuit LinkedIn2023\nSarah Ballini-Ross\, expert in exoskeleton adoption and Safety Advancement and Innovation Project Coordinator at SAIF\, will host a free webinar on emerging safety technologies. \nThe technologies in question will be Augmented Reality (AR)\, Virtual Reality (VR)\, drones\, and of course\, exoskeletons and exosuits. The webinar will be entirely focused on how these emerging technologies can be applied towards injury prevention. \nThe speaker has years of hands-on experience applying safety innovative technologies at everything from single-family farms to large businesses. The webinar is brought by SAIF\, with the purpose of gaining greater understanding of the benefits to workplace safety that these emerging technologies may offer. Webinar topics will include where to find additional information\, how to asses the technology readiness level\, and which ones may also boost efficiency and productivity in addition to improving safety. \nRegister here: Link or here https://lnkd.in/gCvt5u_T \nAbout SAIF\nSAIF Corporation is Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’​ comp company. Our vision is to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/saif-webinar-emerging-safety-technologies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SAIF-E-Learning.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T103000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20230310T010907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T011153Z UID:10000119-1678872600-1678876200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Buy America for Exoskeletons by ASTM International DESCRIPTION:ASTM International is proud to host the webinar titled Buy America: Domestic Preferences for Exoskeleton Procurements. \nThis webinar could be vital and informative for exoskeleton producers\, suppliers\, and investors if they have any aspirations to sell wearables to the US government. It is cumbersome\, but those wishing to engage in sales with US government agencies may be required to explain where their exoskeletons were made and sourced. Just like dealing with the FDA for medical exoskeletons\, it is better to know in advance what requirements may be placed on exoskeleton developers and their products. ASTM International is providing this webinar free of charge\, but registration is required. \n“During this webinar\, you’re going to be able to understand how sourcing and manufacturing components for your exoskeletons can potentially exclude you from prospective customers. As you know\, the [US] government spends a lot of money buying things and often sets numerous requirements for the things that it buys\, and that includes exo technology. They focus not only on safety and environmental sustainability but also things like ‘where did materials come from’ and ‘where were these materials transformed and manufactured into the final product?’ The ASTM International Buy America: Domestic Preferences for Exoskeleton Procurements webinar will go over these types of requirements\, how they could be applied to you in your industry\, as well as what they could mean for you as an exoskeleton developer. We hope you join the webinar.” – Nora Nimmerichter\, Technical Committee Operations Manager at ASTM International via LinkedIn. \nAbout the Presenter:\n“Paul Hurst serves as the chair of Steptoe’s Government Contracts Group. He’s ranked in Chambers USA\, and their recent client feedback said he ‘is extremely knowledgeable about all of the complex government regulations that deal with contracting and matters related to small business association contracts.’ Legal 500 US noted Paul attracts praise for his ‘deep knowledge’ and ‘keen analysis of the issues.’ He has significant experience in complex civil litigation and regularly represents government contractors in the defense\, construction\, and healthcare industry. He litigates bid protests at the General Accountability Office\, the Court of Federal Claims\, the Small Business Administration\, and state and local forums\, as well as disputes involving contracts\, fraud\, construction-related claims\, RICO\, and intellectual property pending in federal courts and state courts across the nation. Paul also has substantial experience with other government contracts-related litigation\, ADR\, and proceedings\, including claims\, internal investigations\, government audits and investigations\, reverse FOIA matters\, and civil False Claims Act and qui tam actions. He also counsels clients on matters relating to federal procurement statutes and regulations\, including compliance\, contract changes\, the False Claims Act\, the Anti-Assignment Act\, Small Business contracting\, federal procurement\, procurement integrity\, and corporate counseling for mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors. Paul previously participated in the firm’s Legal Aid Loaned Associate Program. As a loaned associate\, he gained a tremendous amount of trial experience representing indigent clients in matters pending before the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.” \nAbout Buy America:\nNot to be confused with “Buy American\,” the Buy America Act was established in 1982 mainly to regulate steel and transportation supplies. Over time\, however\, it has expanded to include some fabric materials\, and its requirements have seeped to touch wearables and exoskeleton products. For those looking to make and sell exoskeletons for US government agencies\, such as the Army\, it is vital to know in advance what expectations might be placed upon them. \nRegistration link:\nYou can register for ASTM International Buy America: Domestic Preferences for Exoskeleton Procurements Webinar here: link \nTime: Wed\, Mar 15\, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-buy-america-for-exoskeletons-by-astm-international/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Buy-America-Domestic-Preferences-for-Exoskeleton-Procurements.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20221026T052538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T052538Z UID:10000064-1667228400-1667232000@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Ergonomic and Workplace Wearables With Arnaud Daurat CEO at Exxovantage DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand-based ergonomics solutions provider ShopCare has invited the CEO of Exxovantage to a webinar on the emerging opportunities for exoskeleton technology to reduce injuries in manufacturing and logistics. \nThe webinar will cover “key elements and share insights\, on the trending challenges logistics\, manufacturing and retail share and how we solve those challenges and exceed the organisations KPIs.” \nIt is usually challenging to tie existing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with exoskeleton use. KPI’s for a production plant can include online delivery\, total labor cost\, or recordable injury rates. It would be interesting to see how New Zealand companies plan to capture the use of exos on a site’s KPI. \nRegistration:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOTaUmrqRK65n2w5iuLrFw \nNov 1\, 2022 11:00 AM in Auckland\, Wellington \nAbout Exxovantage:\nExxovantage increases workers’ safety\, productivity\, longevity and wellbeing as well as staff engagement\, attraction and retention while reducing costs\, injuries and damaged goods claims in logistics\, manufacturing and retail. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-ergonomic-and-workplace-wearables-with-arnaud-daurat-ceo-at-exxovantage/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ergonomic-and-Workplace-Wearables-With-Arnaud-Daurat-CEO-at-Exxovantage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T063000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20220509T234144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T234144Z UID:10000060-1652940000-1652941800@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Shaping the Future of Exoskeletons: BE-ST DESCRIPTION:Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)\, formally known as Construction Scotland Innovation Centre\, has completed the UK’s first exoskeletons field lab trials for construction and manufacturing. This free-to-attend webinar will focus on what EXSKALLERATE has achieved so far\, findings from the lab trials\, and how you can explore exoskeletons in your own company through participation in the project. \nRegister: https://northsearegion.eu/exskallerate/news/shaping-the-future-of-exoskeletons-be-st-webinar-on-may-19th/ \nSupported by Interreg North Sea Region Programme through the EXSKALLERATE project\, BE-ST is offering valuable trials for people in the construction sector looking to explore exoskeletons that support long-term health and safety benefits. Pilot sites are now being scoped\, where you can trial the exoskeletons suits at your place of work or at BE-ST’s Innovation Factory at Blantyre\, South Lanarkshire\, Scotland. \nAt this webinar\, you will hear findings from the UK’s first exoskeletons labs presented by partners from the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)\, the University of Strathclyde\, and BE-ST. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the suits\, the testing\, and analysis so far and how you can shape the future of exoskeletons. \nPilot sites\, where you can trial the exoskeletons at your place of work or at BE-ST\, are available to SMEs in or near central Scotland. All trials\, workshops\, and demonstrations are completely free to you. \nThe webinar will be hosted by Alan Johnston\, Impact Manager\, Built Environment – Smarter Transformation \nSpeakers \nGraeme Bisland\, Senior Research & Development\, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland\nProf. Xiu-Tian YAN\, Professor in Mechatronic Systems Technology\, Strathclyde University \nAgenda \n\nProject objectives and overview of exoskeleton suits\nField lab activity and analysis\nUse Cases – opportunities and application\nResearch into “exo-suits for the construction industry”\nFuture engagement\nAudience Q&A\n\nThis announcement was originally published at: https://northsearegion.eu/exskallerate/news/shaping-the-future-of-exoskeletons-be-st-webinar-on-may-19th/ URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-shaping-the-future-of-exoskeletons-be-st/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20220225T073726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T073726Z UID:10000065-1646301600-1646305200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: SAIF: Emerging safety technologies | The future of injury prevention is here DESCRIPTION:SAIF\, Workers’ compensation insurance for Oregon (Work Life Oregon) presents a webinar on emerging safety technology for agricultural work. “Recent advances in technology have opened the door to never-before-available ways to improve workplace safety and health. This session explores several technologies that are showing the most promise in not only preventing injury\, but establishing a more efficient and productive workplace. You leave with a greater understanding of the benefits of this technology; where you can find more information on safety tech for your workplace; and how to assess operational readiness for safety tech in general.” \nAs part of the webinar\, Sarah Ballini-Ross will share her experience at combining the iAuditor with the Apex exosuit by HeroWear while vaccinating sheep and unloading meat packages. \n\n\nDate:\nThursday\, March 3\, 2022\n\n\n\nTime:\n10 to 11 a.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nWebinar\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nSarah Ballini-Ross\, Safety Innovation Project Coordinator | SAIF\nScott E. Clark\, Safety-Advancement & Innovation Consultant | SAIF \nRegistration: \nhttps://www.saif.com/trainings/live-webinars.html URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-saif-emerging-safety-technologies-the-future-of-injury-prevention-is-here/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SAIF-Webinar-Emerging-Safety-Technology-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20220225T083048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T083048Z UID:10000058-1646298000-1646301600@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Implementation of Gait Training with Ekso Across the Stroke Rehab Continuum of Care DESCRIPTION:Ekso Bionics will host a webinar on the Implementation of Gait Training with Ekso Across the Stroke Rehabilitation Continuum of Care. “MossRehab’s PT’s\, Erika Harold and Sarah Lamberton\, will be discussing implementation of robotic-assisted gait training with patients with a subacute CVA through several case examples. Through the presentation\, the clinicians will share their findings on the benefits of incorporating robotic-assisted gait training in the inpatient rehab setting\, will discuss the considerations of when they chose to incorporate the Ekso vs other robotic gait training devices and\, will present on how Ekso is utilized across the continuum of care at MossRehab.” \nThe Webinar will be led by Erika Harold\, PT\, DPT\, NCS; and Sarah Lamberton\, PT\, DPT. \nErika Harold received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2015. Erika initially began her PT career in acute care at the University of Maryland Medical Center. From 2017 to 2018\, Erika completed MossRehab’s PT neurological residency program and then received her NCS in 2019. Since 2018\, Erika has been a PT at MossRehab on the CVA acute inpatient rehab team. She became a certified Ekso user in 2019 and gained experience utilizing the Ekso with the following patient populations: TBI\, CVA\, and SCI. In June 2021\, Erika became a level 3 Ekso Trainer through Ekso Bionics. \nSarah Lamberton received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University in 2018 and has worked at MossRehab since. She started her PT career working in outpatient neurorehabilitation. She became a certified Ekso User in 2019 while working in outpatient. She then transitioned roles as an inpatient rotator gaining experience using the Ekso with TBI\, CVA\, and SCI. She is now a fixed staff therapist on the SCI program and involved with the locomotor committee at MossRehab. \nRegistration:\nEkso Bionics website. \nTime:\nMarch 3\, 2022; 9am PT  l  12pm ET URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-implementation-of-gait-training-with-ekso-across-the-stroke-rehab-continuum-of-care/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Webinar-Implementation-of-Gait-Training-with-Ekso-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20220222T021512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T021613Z UID:10000085-1646035200-1646038800@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webcast: AnyBody Technology on Whole-Body Physical Human-Robot Interactions DESCRIPTION:The digital modeling giant\, AnyBody Technology is inviting everyone to a free webinar(webcast) titled “Automatic ergonomics whole-body motion analysis and physical human-robot interaction.” The webinar will show the results of a pilot study that evaluated the impact of occupational lower-back exoskeletons\, specifically the Laevo\, Corfor\, CrayX\, and backX. The webcast will take place twice on Monday\, February 28 at 9am CET (12 at night Pacific Time) and 5pm CET (8 am Pacific Time). \nYou can find additional information and registration instructions on the AnyBody Tech website: https://www.anybodytech.com/events/ \nFig 1 from Using exoskeletons to assist medical staff during prone positioning of mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: a pilot study\nThe study mentioned in the webinar is most likely: Using exoskeletons to assist medical staff during prone positioning of mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: a pilot study by S Ivaldi\, P Maurice and 12 additional authors\, Published in AHFE 11\, February 2021. \nFull text from AnyBody Technology:\nSome work activities in industry are commonly executed by workers in a non-ergonomic fashion\, which may lead to musculoskeletal disorders in the short or in the long term. WMSDs are known to be caused by multiple factors\, such as repetitive motion\, excessive force\, and awkward\, non-ergonomic body postures. Not surprisingly\, work environments with such factors may present an incidence of WMSDs of up to 3 or 4 times higher than in the overall population.\nIn this talk\, we show our approach to evaluate the human motion with respect to ergonomics indexes\, optimize the motion\, and intervene on the task based on the optimized motion. \nIn the first part of the talk\, we show how digital human models can be used to evaluate body posture according to classic ergonomics indexes and/or joint torque estimations. We show how this approach can be extended to evaluate the impact of external agents\, such as robots and exoskeletons\, that may be in physical contact with a human. In particular\, we show the results of a pilot study that evaluated the impact of commercial exoskeletons (Laevo\, Corfor\, CrayX\, BackX) for a typical strenuous activity in the health sector. \nIn the second part\, we propose an approach to improve initial whole-body motions according to one or multiple ergonomics indexes using single- and/or multi-objective optimization. Then\, we make the case that a robot could use physical interactions to drive the human towards more ergonomic whole-body motions\, possibly to an ergonomically optimal motion. \nIn the last part\, we briefly talk about the importance of studying human motor behavior during physical interaction to improve current human-robot collaboration strategies. This is illustrated by preliminary studies on a co-manipulation task executed by a human-human and a human-robot dyad. \nPresented twice February 28\, 2022 by Waldez Gomes\, Post-doc at Université Paris-Saclay\, France \n\nRegister for 9AM (CET)\nRegister for 5PM (CET) \nNote that if you can’t make the webinar\, AnyBody keeps a library of previous programs on their YouTube channel: link URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webcast-anybody-technology-on-whole-body-physical-human-robot-interactions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AnyBody-Technology-Webinar-Human-Robot-Interactions-Feb-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211111T103000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20211107T223012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T223012Z UID:10000108-1636621200-1636626600@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Exoskeletons and Ergonomics: Past\, Present\, and Future DESCRIPTION:“There is no doubt that ergonomics has made a significant impact on the safety and wellbeing of workers across the globe. For decades there have been reductions in work related musculoskeletal disorders as a result of the hard work and passion of safety and ergonomics professionals. Unfortunately\, certain types of injuries persist for workers who perform physically demanding jobs where there simply are no feasible ergonomic solutions to reduce the risk they face each day. Occupational exoskeleton and exosuit technologies have been emerging for the past decade and we are beginning to see them implemented on a larger scale than ever before with the goals of reducing injuries and turnover\, while improving performance and quality of life. This presentation will cover where exoskeletons and exosuits fit within a comprehensive safety and ergonomics program\, a brief review of the history of these devices\, where they currently stand today\, and what the future might look like for workers in need of support and assistance from exoskeletons and exosuits. ” \nNov. 11\, 2 p.m. EDT\nPresenter: Matthew Marino \nDetails and registration: https://www.iise.org/AEC/details.aspx?id=32856 \nThis is a FREE webinar about exoskeletons in ergonomics from the Applied Ergonomics Society and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. \nOrganizers:\nInstitute of Industrial and Systems Engineers & UC Ergonomics Research & Graduate Training Program \nThe presenter\, Matt Marinov (LinkedIn) is a specialist in ergonomics\, sports rehabilitation\, and the evaluation and implementation of exoskeleton technology. He is a frequent speaker at exoskeleton events and always approaches topics from a practical\, hands-on point of view. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-exoskeletons-and-ergonomics-past-present-and-future/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Webinar-Exoskeletons-and-Ergonomics-Past-Present.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T070000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210809T202608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T034842Z UID:10000100-1635210000-1635231600@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:TechDay: Exoskeleton Design\, Control and Applications DESCRIPTION:TechDay ExoBerlin has been rescheduled to October Tuesday\, 26\, 2021. The agenda includes a multitude of exoskeleton specialists from Canada\, the US\, the EU\, and Russia. \nThe organization behind ExoBerlin\, DEMACH Event\, is planning a TECH DAY online meeting titled: Exoskeleton Design\, Control\, and Applications. With ExoBerlin being pushed back by one year\, the introduction of an online events series to fill in the gap is a welcomed addition. For the latest information and registration visit the event’s website: https://techday.exo-berlin.de The organizers also have plans for a series of online technology days with topics including rehabilitation robotics and neural interface\, see more here:https://demach-events.de/index_human.html. \n“This TECH DAY online meeting will provide an up-to-date overview of latest trends and technology breakthroughs in wearable exoskeletons and ergonomics developed for industrial and medical applications. Exoskeleton manufacturers will demonstrate the features of their products and discuss the potential for improving safety\, efficiency and productivity. Engineers and developers will discuss the major design challenges on developing lighter and smarter exoskeleton devices\, and future research directions in structure design\, processing speeds\, sensors and materials.” URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/techday-exoskeleton-design-control-and-applications/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TechDay-Exoskeleton-Design-Control-and-Applications-Oct-2021jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210929T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210917T040036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T040036Z UID:10000111-1632904200-1632907800@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:SCRA Webinar: Are Exoskeletons for You? DESCRIPTION:The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) will put together a one-hour webinar on industrial exoskeletons from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time on September 29\, 2021\, titled: Are Exoskeletons for You? This will be an informative webinar led by Francesco Pochiro\, Innovation Manufacturing Engineer at BMW. The plan is for the webinar to be an overview of exoskeleton types\, their applications in different workplaces\, efficacy studies\, and return on investment (ROI) justifications. Francesco will also discuss EXO implementation strategies ranging from voluntary to mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE). “Prior to his current duties\, Francesco led innovation teams at Bosch and BMW. He introduced the first passive exoskeletons for associates during the assembly of BMW vehicles in the manufacturing lines.” \n“SCRA Industry Manager\, Catherine Hayes\, will discuss the EXO DEMO plans for industry to evaluate multiple commercial devices\, and a proposed industry PILOT to evaluate EXOs to reduce ergonomic risk in manufacturing.” \nRegistration: link URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/scra-webinar-are-exoskeletons-for-you/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SCRA-Webinar-Are-Exoskeletons-for-You.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T023000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210909T063113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T063113Z UID:10000096-1632790800-1632796200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series: Standardization and Benchmarking DESCRIPTION:The EUROBENCH Project and COST – Action Wearable Robots (CA 16116) will host their fourth and final webinar on exoskeletons and wearable robotics for 2021. The final webinar will be held on September 28 from 10:00 – 11:30 CET. For those residing in North or South America\, the webinars are usually recorded and the links can be found here: https://eurobench2020.eu/summer-webinar-series/. \nAgenda:\n\nFacilitating standardisation for cobots by COVR – Gerdienke Pranke\, COVR project (20’)\nCertification of wearable exoskeletons under new medical device regulation (MDR 2017/745) – Anna Mas\, ABLE Quality and Regulatory Director (20’)\nHarnessing robot experimentation to optimize the regulatory framing of emerging robot technologies – Eduard Fosch-Villaronga and Carlos J. Calleja\, eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University (20’)\nRound Table (30’)\n\nRegistration:\n\nAnna Mas Vinyals\, Ph.D. is the Head of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs at ABLE Human Motion S.L. She received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from IQS – URL (Barcelona) in 2018\, for the development of a tissue-engineered implant for knee osteoarthritis.\nGerdienke Pranke\, Ph.D.  With maximizing patients’ performance in daily life at heart\, I coordinate the research line Active Therapeutic Devices. With my ATD-colleagues and Ph.D. students\, I focus on clinical application and evaluation of rehabilitation technology to support the functional performance of people with movement limitations. Rehabilitation robots\, soft exoskeletons\, and serious games are the main focus points nowadays. My main research interests lie in understanding the impact of rehabilitation technology on neurophysiological\, biomechanical\, and clinical levels (including the safety of human-robot interaction)\, and supporting its application in clinical practice.\nDr. Fosch-Villaronga is an Assistant Professor at the eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University (NL) where he investigates legal and regulatory aspects of robot and AI technologies\, with a special focus on healthcare. Eduard recently published the book ‘Robots\, Healthcare\, and the Law. Regulating Automation in Personal Care’ with Routledge and is interested in human-robot interaction\, responsible innovation\, and the future of law.\nCarlos J. Calleja is a Research Assistant at the eLaw Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University (NL). Carlos is currently working within PROPELLING\, which stands for “Pushing Robot Development for Policymaking” and is an FSTP (financial support to third parties) from the Horizon 2020 Eurobench project. Carlos investigates the potential for using robot testbeds as data generators for speeding the creation\, revision\, or discontinuation of standards for lower-limb exoskeletons.\n\nStandards and certification is an important topic for the growth of the exoskeleton industry. Potential buyers shouldn’t be the ones that are downselecting devices and solutions based purely on marketing material. For example\, imagine having to purchase a car without an independent safety rating. This webinar could be a window into the efforts by EUROBENCH and how they compare and contrast to those of ASTM International and other organizations. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/summer-webinar-series-standardization-and-benchmarking/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Standardisation-and-Benchmarking-EUROBENCH-Exoskeleton-Sept-2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T080000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210909T171557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T171557Z UID:10000113-1632207600-1632211200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Assessing Paexo Shoulder Exoskeleton Efficiency to Reduce Physical Workload DESCRIPTION:The Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA) will host a free webinar this September 21\, 2021\, from 7 am to 10 am Pacific Time. The webinar will focus on the Paexo Shoulder exoskeleton by Ottobock. The primary goal of the webinar will be to present study details from the EU-founded “AnDy Project.” The project investigated the efficiency of using the Paexo Shoulder to reduce physical workload in dynamic and static overhead work tasks. For the purposes of this study\, “static” overhead tasks are likely ones that require the user to have their arms raised for continuous amounts of time vs one that has repeating motion from hip level to above the head (imagine painting something above you like a car chassis on a production line vs. attaching multiple items one a time overhead). \nThe scheduled presenters include Pauline Maurice (INRIA\, France); Pavel Galibarov (AnyBody Technology\, Denmark); Lars Fritzsche (imk automotive\, Germany); and Jonas Bornmann (Ottobock\, Germany): \n\nPauline Maurice (INRIA\, France) will explain the methods and results of a comprehensive laboratory study with 12 participants investigating the effects of exoskeleton use on motion precision\, muscle activity (measured with sEMG)\, metabolic effort (oxygen consumption\, heart rate)\, and subjective workload (by NASA TLX).\nPavel E. Galibarov (AnyBody Technology\, Denmark) and Lars Fritzsche (imk automotive\, Germany) will show results of a biomechanical simulation study conducted based on the data collected during the first lab study to analyze the effects of exoskeleton use on muscle activity and joint forces in the shoulder\, back and hip area. The lab study and simulation study outcomes are compared and summarized to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the Paexo Shoulder.\nJonas Bornmann (Ottobock\, Germany) will show how study results can help generate implications for future developments and practical use cases for the Paexo Shoulder.\n\nEven though the study is focused specifically on the Paexo Shoulder\, it is more than likely that the results will be relevant to other passive shoulder support exoskeletons and occupational exoskeletons for work and industry as a whole. \nFor more information and registration please visit: https://wra5.wildapricot.org/event-4441571 URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-assessing-paexo-shoulder-exoskeleton-efficiency-to-reduce-physical-workload/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Assessing-Paexo-Shoulder-Exoskeleton-Efficiency-to-Reduce-Physical-Workload-Speakers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210916T093000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210909T041750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T041750Z UID:10000097-1631779200-1631784600@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Ottobock Paexo Exo Webinar DESCRIPTION:Ottobock is preparing to host a Thursday\, September 16th\, 2021 introductory webinar to exo technology. Ottobock is the creator of the Paexo series of industrial exoskeletons: Paexo Shoulder\, Paexo Back\, Paexo Thumb\, and Paexo Neck. The webinars will be in French\, English\, and German. \nOttobock will be hosting this webinar in addition to the Paexo Day Berlin in-person event on September 20th\, 2021. \n“Exoskeletons provide daily relief for employees in industry. From overhead work\, lifting activities in logistics\, to activities that stress the joints in the hand. There are very different application scenarios for exoskeletons. \nAre you interested in exoskeletons for your company? \nEnter the world of exoskeletons and work ergonomics and learn more about the development of exoskeletons in our introductory webinar “Exoskeletons for Industrial use cases”. We present the latest state-of-the-art in Ottobock Paexo technology and give you the opportunity to ask questions directly. \nWe look forward to welcoming you personally and to conducting an initial ad hoc ergonomics analysis with you. There are no costs for participating in this webinar. \nUpcoming webinars:\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021 \n10.00 am CET EXO Webinar – GERMAN\n1.00 pm CET EXO Webinar – FRENCH\n5.00 pm CET | 11.00 am EST EXO Webinar – ENGLISH” \nLink: https://paexo.com/exo-webinare/?lang=en URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/ottobock-paexo-exo-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ottocobk-Exoskeleton-Weekly-Webinar-2021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T080000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210720T194505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T194505Z UID:10000103-1630389600-1630396800@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Applications for Exoskeletons DESCRIPTION:ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is hosting a webinar on Applications for Exoskeletons on Tuesday\, August 31st\, 9:00 am ET – 11:00 am ET. Exoskeleton technology for the sake of having a new technology wouldn’t be very useful. This webinar aims to explore the current applications of exoskeletons and where the devices are proving to be of use to those who wear them. \n“The webinar will cover applications in healthcare\, military\, industry\, and construction. Speakers may cover current usage\, methods to determine which applications are most compatible with exoskeletons\, policies\, training\, and practices when implementing exoskeletons\, needed testing before implementation\, and other relevant topics.” \nScheduled speakers based on their applications domain include: \n\n\nMedical: Ozell Sanders\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nMilitary: Jennifer Neugebauer\, U.S. Army Data and Analysis Center \n\n\nIndustry: Chris Reid\, Boeing \n\n\nConstruction: Karl Jefferson\, LiUNA\, Travise M. Parsons\, Associated Director\, OSH \n\n\nThis webinar is free for ASTM members\, and registration and additional information can be found on the ET CoE website here. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-applications-for-exoskeletons/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ASTM-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210824T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210824T023000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210812T040707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T040707Z UID:10000099-1629766800-1629772200@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Summer Webinar Series: Medical Systems DESCRIPTION:The EUROBENCH European robotic framework for bipedal locomotion benchmarking together with Wearable Robots and COST Action is organizing a Summer Webinar Series. The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. The Medical Systems webinar will include three presentations on medical exoskeletons: \n\nWearable exoskeletons for people with a spinal cord injury – Noël Keijsers\, Senior researcher at Sint Maartenskliniek (20′)\nMeasuring exoskeletons performance: how to combine multiple measuring systems – Matteo Lancini\, Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Thermal Measurement at the University of Brescia (20′)\nThe process of clinical trials in the context of bringing a product to market – Jean-Louis Constanza\, Chief Business and Clinical Officer at Wandercraft (20′)\nRound Table (30’)\n\nTime:\nThe webinar will take place on August 24\, 10:00-11:30 (CET) or 1:00 – 2:30 AM (PST) which\, unfortunately\, is in the middle of the night for those in North and South America. \nHow to join the webinar?\nTo attend the webinar\, you need to register before August 23\, 2021. You will receive confirmation and the link to access the platform a day before the webinar in the e-mail account you registered with. Link: https://eurobench2020.eu/webinar-medical-systems/ \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nDr. Noël Keijsers has been working at the Research Department of Sint Maartenskliniek Research since 2005 and leads the researchers of the RevaResearch team since 2017. Within the research\, his focus is on the biomechanics of walking of patients from the departments of Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics.\nMatteo Lancini Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Thermal Measurement (ING-IND/12) at the University of Brescia (Italy).\nJean-Louis Constanza\, Chief Business and Clinical Officer at Wandercraft.\n\n\n  URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/summer-webinar-series-medical-systems/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Summer-Webinar-Series-Medical-Systems.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210720T193208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T193354Z UID:10000104-1628661600-1628672400@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: Exoskeleton and PPE Interface Challenges Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) with the support of ASTM International will host a second roundtable on the vital topic of integrating occupational exoskeletons with other personal protective equipment (PPE). Industrial exoskeletons don’t exist in a vacuum and they often have to interact not only with the user but with other optional or mandatory safety equipment prescribed at the job site. Depending on the task\, upper and lower body exoskeletons may have to interact and be compatible with safety shoes\, hard hats\, safety glasses\, chemical protective suits\, fall harnesses\, respirators\, spark protective covering\, and others. This is the second online event hosted by ASTM International ET CoE on this topic with the first one held in 2020 “Exoskeletons – Considerations When Deciding to Use Them as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).” \nScheduled speakers include: \n\n\nKalavati Bhashyam\, Harmonic Bionics \n\n\nKarola Hagner\, Bundeswehr \n\n\nTricia Hock\, SEI \n\n\nPhilip Mattson\, Department of Homeland Security \n\n\nBrian Shiels\, ArcWear \n\n\nThis webinar is free for ASTM members\, and registration and additional information can be found on the ET CoE website here. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-exoskeleton-and-ppe-interface-challenges-roundtable/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ASTM-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210325T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210324T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T192854Z UID:10000086-1616666400-1616670000@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:NeuroAbilities Webinar – Exoskeleton Technologies: DESCRIPTION:NeuroAbilities Webinar – Exoskeleton Technologies: Advances in clinical and home use with global market influences\n\n\nDescription \n\nExoskeleton industry leaders\, researchers\, clinicians and users will discuss the advances in R&D\, navigating product approval processes\, barriers to delivery\, clinical and home applications\, and global market implications impacting the industry. Next steps to advance the technologies\, remove barriers and improve affordability will be explored along with funding opportunities. \nModerator: Sandy Hanebrink\, OTR/L\, CLP\, FAOTA\, Executive Director\, Touch the Future Inc.; promoter of the Walk2Walk Campaign. \nPanelists:\n• Michael McKinley\, Vice President of Engineering and co-founder\, SuitX\n• Geoff Hopkins\, Former U.S. Army Specialist\, Paralyzed Veterans of America; Exoskeleton User\n• Marka Danielle Rodgers\, Teacher\, Advocate\, and Mentor; Exoskeleton User\n• Amber Walter\, Physical Therapist \nEvent Conductor: Christopher M. Lee\, PhD\, Managing Director\, International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)\, Chief Learning Officer\, G3ict \nDetailed agenda at https://g3ict.org/events/neuroabilities-webinar-1 \nThe webinar is part of NeuroAbilities\, G3ict’s newest dedicated program to explore the current state of assistive solutions based on advanced Neurotechnologies\, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabling persons with disabilities and older persons to better interact with their environment.\nNeuroAbilities website: https://g3ict.org/research_programs/neuroabilities \nReal-time closed captioning will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nThe webinar is part of NeuroAbilities\, G3ict’s newest dedicated program to explore the current state of assistive solutions based on advanced Neurotechnologies\, Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabling persons with disabilities and older persons to better interact with their environment. \n\n  \nSpeakers’ Biographies:\n \nSandy Hanebrink\, OTR/L\, CLP\, FAOTA\, is the Executive Director of Touch the Future\, Inc. She is an occupational therapist who has developed a practice niche in advocacy\, assistive technology\, disability laws compliance by state and local governments\, emergency preparedness and networking individuals with disabilities and service providers to the necessary resources and funding to achieve individual life goals. She works with both assistive technology and mainstream industries to development technology for improved independence and increased employment opportunities for disabled individuals. She has launched innovative fund-raising strategies to help eliminate barriers to accessing necessary technologies like On the Spot crowdfunding\, Touch the Future grants and the Walk2Walk virtual events. Ms. Hanebrink currently serves on the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Diversity Equity & Inclusion Task Force\, Co-Chairs the Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion Network in OT\, is on Board of OT Leaders and Legacies Society and is a Founder/Chair of the Network of Occupational Therapy Practitioners with Disabilities and Supporters (NOTPD). She served as Strand Advisor for the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) for over ten years and facilitated the National Alliance Partnership of AOTA and ATIA. Ms. Hanebrink has also assisted the G3ict and IAAP with accessible event planning for the M-Enabling Summit and IAAP certification events. She has multiple presentations and publications at the local to international levels\, including topics on effectively educating and employing individuals with disabilities\, developing self-evaluation and transition plans\, architectural accessibility\, reasonable accommodations\, disability laws\, disabled sports and assistive technology. Ms. Hanebrink is a Paralympian\, earning Gold\, Silver and Bronze medals\, American records\, and World records for multiple sports. She has received many awards and recognitions for her work. \n \nMichael McKinley is a Co-founder and Vice President of SuitX. Dr. McKinley’s focus is on bringing new exoskeleton systems to market for Medical\, Industrial\, Recreational\, and Military applications. He leads the design\, development\, and manufacturing of Medical\, Industrial\, Recreational\, and Military exoskeleton technologies at SuitX. His work in this field has resulted in numerous patents and publications\, as well as various awards and grants such as the UAE Robotics for Good Award\, Edison Award\, and Small Business Innovation Research Grants. Dr. McKinley is an inventor of the backX and PhoeniX systems. \n \nAmber Walter\, PT\, DPT\, NCS\, Clinical Science Manager\, Board-Certified in Neurologic Physical Therapy\, Sheltering Arms Institute. \nAmber Walter has been a physical therapist since 2007 and currently holds the position of Clinical Science Manager at Sheltering Arms Institute where her primary responsibilities include oversight of knowledge translation and clinically-oriented research in a 114-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital. She has extensive clinical and mentoring experience as a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Sheltering Arms\, and she received the Clinical Excellence Award in Neurologic Physical Therapy in 2018 from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. Amber’s research experience is significant for coordination of two clinical trials at Sheltering Arms to investigate rehabilitation with exoskeletons for persons with spinal cord injuries and stroke. She recently participated in article review for an Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guideline on locomotion. In a previous position as knowledge broker\, Amber implemented a clinical practice guideline for use of advanced technology for gait recovery and led others in strategies to improve evidence-based practice. She has presented at the state\, national\, and international levels on rehabilitation outcome measurement\, clinical practice guideline implementation\, advanced rehabilitation technology\, and knowledge translation. She enjoys advocacy for the profession of physical therapy and previously served as the State Legislative Chair for the Virginia Physical Therapy Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University\, and she graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University. \n  \n \nGeoff Hopkins\, a former U.S. Army Specialist\, has served Paralyzed Veterans for more than sixteen years\, since shortly after a motorcycle accident paralyzed him. With a concentration in vocational rehabilitation and sports programs\, Hopkins established the organization’s Paralyzed Veterans of America Racing Team in 2009\, and is still an active team participant. He currently oversees the recreational therapy program at the Tampa VA in Tampa\, FL\, where he lives with his wife and two young sons. \n \nMarka Danielle Rodgers has been performing Classical and Modern Ballet\, along with Dance for Musical Theatre since she was nine years old. Marka was raised and trained in Baltimore\, MD at the Harriet Sauber Eisner Studio and The Baltimore Ballet. She also regularly performed with The Baltimore Actors Theater\, Spotlighters Theater\, The Vagabond Players and other local professional theater companies. After high school at the The Bryn Mawr School\, Marka studied at the Boston Ballet School and was offered a full scholarship at The Boston Conservatory and then Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater\, where she was invited into the Ailey’s prestigious Ailey II Performance Company. In 1981\, having been offered a job to teach Modern Ballet in Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, Marka took her work there for nearly 8 years\, training dancers and actors\, as well as performing in and choreographing for Concert Dance\, numerous International Musical Theater Productions\, Television and Movies. Upon returning to the United States\, in order to have Health Insurance\, Marka became a Firefighter and EMT\, working for The James Island Fire Department and Charleston County EMS\, in her mind\, a new kind of performance art. Always the dancer and teacher\, she also renewed her studies in anatomy\, physiology\, kinesiology and pedagogy\, in order to train dancers and non-dancers alike to be HEALTHIER of body and mind. She became a Personal Trainer and is a Corrective Exercise Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. After a Cervical Spinal Cord Injury in 1994 that should have left Marka paralyzed from the shoulders down\, she used her own Dance Fitness program\, Universal Physicality\, a ballet based exercise program which she created in Argentina\, as her physical therapy. In 2001\, she was invited to teach this technique at the Medical University of SC and at other dance and fitness studios. After a second Cervical SCI in 2012\, that left her a full-time wheelchair user\, Marka studied wheelchair dance in New York City with Kitty Lunn and Alice Sheppard at Infinity Dance Theater\, where she was invited to perform\, as well as in Atlanta with Full Radius Dance Company. She has helped highlight Integrative Dance performances in Charleston with several local dance and music companies. Marka is also a certified Yoga Instructor\, and Accessible Yoga Instructor\, adapting Yoga for all different abilities as she has had to for herself. She also is very passionate about SCI Peer Mentorship and volunteers her time at local hospitals and with the SC Spinal Cord Injury Association. Marka now takes her passion for dance to a whole new place of awareness. She is more determined than ever to help dancers of all ages and levels to stay fit and healthy and hopes to share with anyone who wants to watch and/or learn\, her expression of the Art that she has always loved\, along with the message that SCI and other physical challenges\, doesn’t mean life as you knew it has ended\, it just means the journey has changed directions. \n \nChristopher M. Lee\, Ph.D.\, is an international expert in the accessibility field\, he is an author and public speaker on learning disabilities and assistive technology. He has received and served as principal investigator on numerous research grants and contracts. Dr. Christopher Lee serves Managing Director of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)\, a division of G3ict. \n\nSource: https://g3ict.org/events/neuroabilities-webinar-1 URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/6646/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/G3ict-medical-exoskeleton-March-2021-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210324T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T035404 CREATED:20210312T181800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T181800Z UID:10000087-1616576400-1616580000@exoskeletonreport.com SUMMARY:Webinar: MATE-XT Shoulder Support Exoskeleton by Comau DESCRIPTION:The Wearable Robotics Association is happy to offer a new Exoskeleton Webinar on the MATE-XT passive shoulder support exoskeleton by Comau. The webinar is titled: MATE-XT Exoskeleton: Taking Lightweight\, Breathable Ergonomic Support to the eXTreme. \nDate: March 24\, 2020\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00pm (EDT)\nFees: $0/Members & Students and $25/Non-members \nYou can register at the WearRA website: Register Here \nThe webinar will feature Comau’s Wearable Robotics Specialist\, Cayla Zielinski\, who will present the benefits of incorporating the latest product in Comau’s wearable ergonomics line\, MATE-XT. “Discover the only commercially-available exoskeleton with Ergonomic Assessment Work-Sheet (EAWS) certification\, attesting to its ability to reduce biomechanical loads during manually laborious tasks.” \nComau is an industrial exoskeleton developer. The company is a specialist in industrial automation under the direction and coordination of Fiat Chrysler. The company’s main wearable product line is the  MATE series of passive shoulder support exoskeleton for work and industry. \n\n\nAbout the MATE-XT\nIntroduced in Dec of 2020\, the MATE-XT is the next generation of wearable exoskeletons by COMAU. It is ruggedized for indoor and outdoor use. This exo for work and industry is made to handle water\, dust\, UV-light\, and larger temperature ranges than its predecessor. In addition\, the MATE-XT has been redesigned with a slimmer and lighter carbon-fiber structure that is also more breathable. \n“Take lightweight and highly breathable ergonomic support to the eXTreme.” Similar to other shoulder support exoskeletons\, the MATE-XT is intended for: “Any task that requires a prolonged used of the upper limbs\, specifically at a flexion/extension angle of about 90 degrees (i.e. so-called ‘overhead’ work.” \nTechnical specifications (circa Dec 2020): \n\npassive spring-based mechanism\naddition of breathable fabrics\n8 assistance levels\nredesigned lock/unlock mechanism for easier donning and doffing\nlighter weight carbon fiber structure\nintended height of users: 1.6 m (5.2 feet) to 1.9 m 6.2 feet)\n\nThe MATE-XT is designed with a partnership of IUVO and Össur and validated in a collaboration with Ospedale Valudce and Fondazioneergo. Fondazionergo has published an EAWS workplace evaluation guide based on this device: Fondazione Ergo Publishes Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet Using the MATE Exoskeleton (Aug\, 2020). The EAWS is not meant to replace intensive exoskeleton testing but instead\, it provides a solid starting point for objective evaluation based on measurements and observations. Furthermore\, the MATE-XT is certified under EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC with “taking into account” ISO 13482/2014 technical standard on personal care robots. As of Q1 2021\, the long term benefits of the MATE-XT (and indeed all exoskeletons) remain under investigation. \nAbout The Ergonomic Assessment WorkSheet (EAWS)\nFondazione Ergo has published an ergonomic guide to quickly evaluate ergonomically challenging or repetitive tasks with and without an exoskeleton. The Ergonomic Assessment WorkSheet (EAWS) is a four-page document designed to provide a structured method for evaluating tasks and the probability of injury to the human body. The forms include pre-calculated values for common conditions that can be chosen based on observed measurements such as body position\, task duration\, and repetitiveness. \nThe initial evaluation was conducted using the MATE (Muscular Aiding Tech Exoskeleton)\, a passive shoulder support wearable device. The MATE is made by Comau Exoskeleton and is developed in collaboration with ÖSSUR (specialists in orthopedics) and IUVO (a spin-off of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna\, Italian BioRobotics Institute). The MATE was the first exoskeleton used with the EAWS. The EAWS serves as an “an ergonomic tool for a detailed biomechanical overload risk assessment\, developed to provide an overall risk evaluation that includes every biomechanical risk to which an operator may be exposed during a working task.” \nThe full report and EAWS titled\, ESO-EAWS Project SUMMARY REPORT\, “How the exoskeleton changes the assessment of biomechanical overload risk for the EAWS system” can be found on the foundation’s website. Those interested in just the EAWS can visit http://www.eaws.it. \nThe EAWS is not meant to replace intensive exoskeleton testing but instead\, it provides a solid starting point for objective evaluation based on measurements and observations. Fondazione Ergo is a not-for-profit organization that aims to bring together companies\, trade unions\, universities\, and researchers in training and certification projects while remaining neutral. URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-mate-xt-shoulder-support-exoskeleton-by-comau/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exoskeletonreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Webinar-Best-Practices-When-Evaluating-Upper-Extremity-Exoskeletons.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR