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SUMMARY:13th Meeting of Committee F48 on Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 10-12\, 2024 \nLocation: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA \nAbout: The April 2024 Committee Week features the 13th meeting of ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, formed to develop consensus standards for exoskeletons and exosuits. This committee addresses safety\, quality\, performance\, ergonomics\, and terminology throughout the product’s life cycle\, covering various applications from industrial to consumer\, passive to active systems\, and physical to cognitive integration. \nSubcommittees: F48 boasts six technical subcommittees working on standards. \nFrequency: The entire Committee meets biannually\, spanning 2 to 3 days of technical discussions\, while subcommittees and technical groups work separately. \nMore Info & Registration: ASTM Committee F48 Site
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/13th-meeting-of-committee-f48-on-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Barrow Robotics and Technology Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Barrow Neurological Institute will be hosting a two day in-person course on medical rehabilitation robotics with a heavy emphasis on exoskeleton technology. This interdisciplinary symposium will take place over a single weekend\, from Saturday April 6 to Sunday April 7\, 2025 in sunny Phoenix\, Arizona. While this is not a substitute for the WearRAcon medical track\, which usually takes place at this time and place\, many of the same medical exo producers will feature devices there. This event is meant for occupational therapists\, physical therapists\, robotics/neurotechnology vendors\, and engineers. The symposium will focus on the current evidence-based practice and research for the use of robotics and technology in physical therapy. \nRegistration\, Program\, and Additional Information:\nLink to the symposium’s website. \nOpportunity to earn continuing educational credit. \nExoskeleton Producers Expected to Participate:\n\nFourier Intelligence\nEkso Bionics\nReWalk\nHarmonic Bionics\nMyomo\nBioservo\nNextStep Robotics\n\nHost\, Faculty\, and Guest Faculty:\n\nTrent Maruyama – Program Manager\nMichael T. Lawton\nJeremy Palmiscno\nSam Schaffer\nNicholas Au Yong\nArun Jayaraman\nZen Kog\nRohit John Varghese\nLyana Welch\n\nBrochure:\nFullscreen Mode\n 
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/barrow-robotics-and-technology-symposium/
LOCATION:Barrow Neurological Institute\, 2910 North 3rd Avenue\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:April 5th Deadline: ASTM Exo Games Team Entry
DESCRIPTION:To participate in the ASTM Exo Games 2024\, teams are required to express their interest and submit a Team Description Paper (TDP) by April 5. The TDP should detail the design process\, hardware\, software\, improvements\, and CAD drawings. A template for the TDP will be provided by the ET CoE\, which teams can request by submitting their interest. It’s important to note that failure to submit a TDP by the deadline results in disqualification from the competition\, and late submissions are not accepted. Participation rules emphasize adherence to these guidelines. For detailed information and to submit interest\, visit the ASTM Exo Games website. \nTo emphasize the importance of this deadline\, teams interested in participating in the Exo Games 2024 must submit the form expressing their interest in entering and filling out all additional overview documentation (roughly five pages total). \nEssential Links: Participate – ET CoE Website \nHistory of the Exo Games:\nThe first Exo Games\, hosted by the University of Central Lancashire and ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence\, marked a significant gathering of student teams from various countries. These teams\, guided by ASTM exoskeleton standards and a strict budget\, competed in challenges designed to test their custom-built exosuits integrated with fall protection harnesses. The event\, emphasizing innovation within constraints\, showcased creativity\, technical skill\, and adherence to safety standards. It also served as a platform for fostering STEM education\, linking research and standards\, and promoting human-centered design in exoskeleton technology. This pioneering event not only celebrated the achievements of the participating teams but also set the stage for future Exo Games\, highlighting the growing importance of exoskeleton technology in education and research. Read our full coverage of the Exo Games 2023 in the Exoskeleton Report Digital Magazine Vol 1 Issue 1\, pages 4 – 6\, published September 13\, 2023. \nAbout the Exo Games 2024:\nThe 2nd Annual Exo Games\, sponsored by ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence\, focuses on engaging students in exo technologies\, particularly for First Responder applications. Partnering with NIST through a CRADA agreement\, the event aims to develop exoskeleton metrology and boost student STEM involvement. It allows university teams to design\, build\, and test exoskeletons based on specific project specifications and ASTM standards. This competition encourages innovation and simulates First Responder scenarios\, providing a hands-on learning experience and fostering industry connections. (visit to the competition page) \nThe 2024 iteration of the Exo Games will be held at the ASTM International Headquarters\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, West Conshohocken\, PA 19428\, from August 5 to 9\, 2024\, but the first day will be dedicated mainly for teams to set up and will not be open to the general public. Note that closed-toe shoes will be required for entry. \nThe Exo Games 2024 comprises ten unique challenges designed to test exoskeletons in scenarios mimicking real-world tasks. These include a Bomb Squad Walk with a weighted vest and manual dexterity task\, Cache Packaging involving moving varying weight totes\, CPR performance after carrying a medical bag over inclines\, a complex Townhouse Search\, and Firehose Deployment involving hose manipulation. Additional tests include Fire Overhaul using a fire hook for various tasks\, Confined Space navigation\, Don/Doff for Vehicle Entry focusing on exoskeleton usability\, Valve Turning at various heights\, and finally\, an Ascend and Descend Stairs challenge. These tests evaluate exoskeletons’ practicality\, safety\, and efficiency in real-life applications. The same exoskeleton and user must be utilized in all the challenges. \nFrom the Exoskeleton Report team\, good luck to all of the teams!
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/april-5th-deadline-astm-exo-games-team-entry/
LOCATION:ASTM Internaionl HQ\, 100 Barr Harbor Dr\, Conshohocken\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
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SUMMARY:27th Applied Ergonomics Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 27th Applied Ergonomics Conference will be held this March 25-28\, 2024 in Louisville\, Kentucky. This is not a a conference that is solely dedicated to exoskeletons and wearable robotics\, however\, there are some developers expected to present. \nFurthermore\, this year’s conference keynote speaker will feature Marty Smets\, Technical Expert\, Corporate & UAW Ergonomics\nFord Motor Co.\, who is an expert at occupational exoskeleton adoption\, though his keynote speech will likely only touch on exo technology. \nThere will be other exoskeleton presentations\, including one by Marisol Barrero\, who is a board member and founder of the Automotive Exoskeleton Group (AExG) and the Director of Safety Applications for the Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA). \nFor schedule and registration visit: https://www.iise.org/AEC/default.aspx \nTwo years ago\, the conference also held a workshop on industrial exoskeletons. It included an overview of the state of the art of exoskeleton technology for industrial and occupational applications followed up by exoskeleton implementation best practices and examples on the organizational level. Matthew Marino will lead attendees through an exercise on creating their very own exoskeleton implementation plan. While this year’s Applied Ergonomic Conference does not include an exoskeleton workshop\, it demonstrates their history and commitment to introducing exo technology to the professional ergonomist community. \n 
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/27th-applied-ergonomics-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Kentucky Internional Convention Center\, 221 S. 4th S\, Lousville\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Call for Papers ICORR 2023 on Rehabilitation Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Wearable Technologies\, part of Cambridge University Press\, has issued a special call for papers on rehabilitation robotics\, including medical exoskeletons and wearables robotics. The papers will be included as part of the Special Issue on the International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics 2023 (ICORR 2023). \nDeadline: February 29\, 2024 \nMore information at: Cambridge.org \n \nSummary:\nRehabilitation robotics hold the promise of revolutionising both clinical settings and activities of daily living\, yet adoption remains low. This Special Issue aims to foster collaborative discussion between academics\, producers\, clinicians\, and contributors in this multi-disciplinary field. \nThis Special Issue is open to extended works that have been accepted for publication in the proceedings of the International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) that will be held in Singapore in September 2023. Submissions must provide significant added contributions relative to the conference papers. \nPotential topics include but are not limited to: \n\nDesign of novel wearable systems\nAdaptive control strategies for rehabilitation exoskeletons and prostheses\nNovel experimental methods for rehabilitation through wearable robots\nClinical trials using rehabilitation robots
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/deadline-call-for-papers-icorr-2023-on-rehabilitation-robotics/
LOCATION:Camebridge Press
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Global Innovation Challenge 2024 Entry Deadline Fast Approaching!
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to submit an entry for the Global Innovation Challenge 2024: Life Support Robot Contest is February 28th\, 2024. This is a friendly competition for walking assist devices and solutions that can assist with the challenges of everyday living for individuals with lower limb paralysis. Technology solutions that assist with walking\, such as exoskeletons\, wearable robots\, functional electrical stimulation (FES)\, and epidural electrical stimulation (EES)\, are the main targets for the completion. Companies and researchers developing such technology should look no further and use this opportunity to test their innovations in a real-world scenario while also being able to win prizes and gain recognition. \nFor more information visit: https://global-innovation-challenge.com/event_and_project/2024/GIC2024.html \nThe main contest venue will be the GIC Tsukuba Innovation Center in Tsukuba City\, Ibaraki Prefecture\, Japan\, scheduled for June 2024. The contest field will be similar to that of previous interactions of the competition\, a fabricated apartment with clear walls. See our previous coverage here.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/global-innovation-challenge-2024-entry-deadline-fast-approaching/
LOCATION:Global Innovation Challenge
CATEGORIES:Competition
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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/
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SUMMARY:Adam Gorlitsky to Race the Charleston Half-Marathon With Exoskeleton
DESCRIPTION:The founder and powerhouse behind I Got Legs\, Adam Gorlitsky\, will be racing at the Charleston Half-Marathon this January 20th\, 2024\, in Charleston\, South Carolina. Adam will be participating in the race to raise awareness and funds to expand access to walking-assist exoskeletons for para-athletes across the United States. \nYou can catch videos and updates on Adam’s progress on the I Got Legs Twitter (now X) account (link)\, or LinkedIn (link). \nAbout I Got Legs:\nCan you imagine a future in which paralyzed people can get up and compete just like Olympic racewalkers? What if that future is closer than we think? Dares to dream\, I GOT LEGS\, an organization dedicated to creating and promoting powered exoskeleton walking competitions. \nThe Global Innovation Challenge\, CYBATHLON Exoskeleton Race\, and the Exo Games are competitive events that aim to bring researchers and developers face-to-face with the challenges of everyday living or other similar tasks. In contrast\, I GOT LEGS aims to create a brand new Paralympic sports discipline. \nFunds raised from the Virtual Race are meant to create future training programs\, organize the next competitions\, and build a community around this potential new sport for people with walking disabilities. \nThe ultimate goal of the Exoskeleton Racing League (ERL) is to build enough support and data to create a new Paralympic sport “designed to empower individuals with paralysis to stand\, walk\, and race using cutting-edge exoskeleton technology.” \n“When I am standing and walking in my robotic exoskeleton\, I do not feel disabled\, nor do I feel able-bodied; I feel ReEnabled\,” Adam Gorlitsky\, Founder of I GOT LEGS. Adam has completed multiple marathons over the last six years using his ReWalk Robotics powered exoskeleton. \nI GOT LEGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization “dedicated to ReEnabling the paralysis community to walk again\,” with stated vision and goals to: \n\nTurn Exoskeleton Racing into a Paralympic + collegiate adaptive sport.\nUse the sport of Exoskeleton Racing as a catalyst to increase access to exoskeleton technology.\nUse the sport of Exoskeleton Racing as a catalyst to advance breakthrough paralysis research.\n\nThe I GOT LEGS website correctly reminds its visitors that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not specifically prohibited using powered exoskeletons for sports or recreational activities. Still\, it has not approved them for these purposes either\, so using the device is considered “off-label” (see: Intended Use of the 11 FDA-Approved Medical Exoskeletons in 2023). The race organizers correctly state that current powered walking assist exoskeletons should be used with a qualified health professional and/or certified walking partner. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.igotlegs.org or the I GOT LEGS YouTube Channel.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/adam-gorlitsky-to-race-the-charleston-half-marathon-with-exoskeleton/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Competition
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:IBERDISCAP 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the XII – Congreso Iberoamericano de Tecnologías de Apoyo a la Discapacidad (Ibero-American Association of Support Technologies for Disability) IBERDISCAP 2023 conference. The conference is organized by Asociación Iberoamericana de Tecnología de Apoyo a la Discapacidad (AITADIS) and the Brazilian Association of Engineering and Mechanical Sciences (ABCM). The event will be held on November 20 – 22\, 2023\, in Sao Carlos\, State of Sao Paulo – Brazil. \nThis congress promotes various themes\, among which are: \n\nEvaluation of support and rehabilitation technologies\nExoskeletons for rehabilitation\nRobotics in rehabilitation\nHuman-machine interfaces\nStimulation and decoding of the central nervous system in Neurorehabilitation\n\nWebsite: registration\, submissions\, and information: https://eesc.usp.br/ceas/iberdiscap23/ \nTypically\, medical exoskeleton-related conferences are in the U.S.\, West Europe\, or China. Having a rehabilitation robotics conference for the second time (IARx2022 First Ibero-American Symposium on Robotic Rehabilitation was held in May 2022) is a welcomed development and proves that interest in what this technology can do for people is increasing. \nIBERDISCAP 2023 Keynote Speakers\nIBERDISCAP 2023 is scheduled to be a three-day conference with an additional two-day MYOREHAB Consortium workshop right after.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/iberdiscap-2023-conference/
LOCATION:São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC/USP)\, São Carlos\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:National Ergo Conference
DESCRIPTION:ErgoExpo this year will feature several talks on occupational and industrial exoskeletons. While the conference isn’t solely focused on wearable robotics\, the subject will be prominently discussed. \nA prevailing challenge in the industry continues to be accurately matching exoskeleton devices to specific tasks. Expert discussions at the event are crucial\, coupled with the need for broader awareness of practical exoskeleton technology. Occupational wearables promise to reduce worker injuries and redefine physical labor\, but their potential can only be realized when more professionals become familiar with and understand them. \nAbout ErgoExpo:\nNational Ergo Conference\, November 8-10\, 2023\, Caesars Forum\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, US \nNational Ergo is billed as the US’ longest-running ergonomics event and trade show. It offers the Ergonomics community a platform to learn from industry leaders through over 40 educational sessions\, keynotes\, and workshops. The event encompasses a range of topics\, from office seating to exosuits and work automation. Attendees can anticipate educational content\, networking opportunities with professionals\, and an exhibit hall showcasing a diverse array of ergonomic products and innovations. National Ergo 2023 serves as a comprehensive gathering for those in the field. \nFor registration\, speakers\, hotel block\, and much more visit: http://ergoexpo.com \n\nFeatured image: Las Vegas Strip from Above by DAPA Images via Canva Pro
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/national-ergo-conference/
LOCATION:Ceasars Forum\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, US\, Las Vegas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026
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SUMMARY:WearRAcon Europe 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Wearable Robotics Association Conference European Edition 2023 will take place this year in conjunction with the A+A Trade Fair\, Tuesday through Friday\, October 24- 27\, 2023\, in Düsseldorf\, Germany. \nThe conference will be held with the support of Dr. Urs Schneider\, Director of the Health Technology Division at Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart\, famous for the ExoWorkAthlon (link) multi-person live demonstration of occupational exoskeleton testing. Additional information on WearRAcon Europe 23 will be upcoming. \nSchedule and Speakers:\nWearRAcon Europe (or Exo Park) will be a two-day conference on October 25-26 (Wed – Thu). The tentative schedule (link) includes over 30 separate speaker sessions to choose from\, putting on par with any of the WearRA US events. \nAbout WearRAcon Europe\nWearRAcon Europe is an annual event organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) and the University of Stuttgart’s Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Management (IFF)\, in close collaboration with the global exoskeleton interest group\, the Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA). “It aims to present European aspects of the latest innovations in wearable robotics\, with a particular focus on occupational exoskeletons\, and foster interactions between wearable robotics professionals\, end-users from the industry\, experts from the academia\, and representatives from governmental agencies.” \nAbout A+A\nWearRAcon Europe 2023 will take place at the same time as the prestigious A+A trade fair on personal protection\, occupational safety\, and health at work. The organizers of A+A believe that “improving productivity and business success is unavoidably connected with work safety.” \nProduct groups: anti-slip mats\, ear protectors\, fire protection\, flooring\, hand trucks\, helmets\, marking products\, protective clothing\, respirators\, safety gloves\, safety shoes\, vehicles\, and working clothes… \nIndustry sectors: Environment\, Fire protection\, Industrial Safety\, Safety at work\, … \nSimilar to other large trade fairs\, the A+A conference will be spread around multiple presentation halls. As of the time of writing\, it is unknown in which presentation hall WearRAcon Europe 2023 will be located. \nPrevious WearRAcon Europe Events:\n\n2021: WearRAcon Europe 2021 took place as a virtual event. International representatives of various industrial exoskeleton application sectors reported on their experiences in developing\, implementing\, and evaluating exoskeleton systems. Further exoskeleton research topics\, such as exosuits\, digital biomechanics\, as well as human factors influencing acceptance\, were discussed extensively. Notably\, the Laevo Flex was introduced to the public for the first time at the event (link).The 2021 edition also saw the first iteration of the EXOWORKATHLON®\, a physical live experiment putting commercial exoskeletons to the test\, which was held in conjunction with the conference.\n2020: WeRob and WearRAcon Europe joined forces together to create a four-day virtual conference on exoskeletons\, wearable robotics\, rehabilitation devices\, orthotics\, and neuro-rehabilitation held in parallel with the 2020 International Conference on Neurorehabilitation. Keynote speakers include Matt Marino from HeroWear\, Prof. Arun Jayaraman\, hailing from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab\, and Prof. Roger Gassert\, ETH Zurich.\n2019: WearRAcon Europe 19 was held November 19-20\, 2019\, in collaboration with WearRAcon\, Fraunhofer IPA\, and the University of Stuttgart. WearRAcon Europe was seen as a regional event that enabled the European community to participate\, exchange ideas\, and collaborate in this growing wearable robotics field. Attendees heard from renowned exoskeleton pioneers like Thomas Sugar\, ASU \,and Robert Riener\, ETH Zurich.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/wearracon-europe-2023/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231024
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SUMMARY:ErgoX 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 9th ErgoX Symposium will be held immediately before the 67th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES). ErgoX 2023 will be held in Washington\, DC\, at the Washington Hilton Hotel\, on Monday\, Oct. 23\, 2023. Unfortunately\, this will be the same time WearRAcon Europe and ExoBerlin are scheduled. It is highly improbable that the only three conferences dedicated to exoskeleton technology in the fall of 2023 will take place simultaneously\, but somehow it has happened. \nSimilarly to before\, ErgoX will include four separate tracks dedicated to cybersecurity\, exoskeletons\, extended reality\, and robotics. This year\, ErgoX will be held in person again\, providing ample networking opportunities and personally donning wearables. \n“First held in 2015 and over time formalizing into a user-centered design meeting in 2018\, the ErgoX Symposium has demonstrated that a symbiotic approach to improving the design of technology and equipment is possible. With the goal to improve safe and effective technology user adoption\, ErgoX offers a virtual and physical space to showcase the latest in technology evolution\, research\, and application and their intersection with human-system interaction and integration.” \n“As an annual activity designed to showcase and apply the latest ergonomics science to workplace health\, safety\, wellness\, and injury-prevention issues across a variety of domains and settings\, ErgoX aims to address the demand for safe and effective technology development found through a multi-disciplinary and cross-market collaboration of cognitive and physical research and their resulting application to end user technology adoption. “  \n HFES offers detailed and free-of-charge meeting notes from the previous ErgoX symposiums:  \n\n2018 ErgoX Proceedings\n2020 ErgoX Proceedings\n2021 ErgoX Proceedings\n2022 ErgoX Proceedings\n\nVisit the HFES ErgoX Symposium page for the latest.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/ergox-2023/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
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SUMMARY:REHACARE 2023
DESCRIPTION:REHACARE is not a dedicated conference for exoskeleton technology; however\, it has been featuring more and more wearables in the past. Some exoskeleton organizations\, like ASTM International’s Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, already consider REHACARE as an “exoskeleton event.” Videos of REHACARE 2022 show not only a multitude of medical exoskeletons but also some industrial/occupational devices as well (which may be been repurposed for physical rehabilitation). \nREHACARE International is billed as one of the world’s largest (if not the largest) trade fairs for physical rehabilitation\, inclusion\, and care. It is held annually in Düsseldorf\, Germany\, and normally attracts tens of thousands of exhibitors and attendees. \nMain Trade Fair website: https://www.rehacare.com \n 
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/rehacare-2023/
LOCATION:Dusseldorf\, Germany\, Dusseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Trade Fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
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SUMMARY:12th F48 Meeting\, Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 12th ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits Fall 2023 meeting is scheduled for September 13-15\, 2023. The planned location for the meeting is the University of Central Lancashire\, Lancashire\, UK. Non-committee members are welcome to attend the meeting in person\, but registering in advance will be appreciated. Unfortunately\, the meeting won’t be back-to-back with the ExoGames\, which are scheduled to take place one month earlier at the same location. This will be the first time F48 is meeting outside of the US. \nMore information and registration will be available on the F48 website (link) closer to the meeting date. \nWhy Attend?\nThe Exoskeleton Report has an entire section dedicated to standards news and initiatives (link)\, but why does it matter? In a nutshell\, it comes to communication and accessibility. The first is obvious if every single of the over 120+ exoskeleton developers used their unique terminology\, labeling\, and description\, it would be hard for interested parties to compare and contrast the different wearables. Improved accessibility is a little bit more abstract. In a nutshell\, without standards\, the responsibility falls on exoskeleton implementers to do all of the leg work: selection\, safety verification\, determining how to measure usability and success\, etc… That is potentially a lot of duplicative work and responsibility\, which has to be reproduced at each site that adopts exoskeletons. ASTM International has been working for years and has already published 22 exoskeleton voluntary standards to streamline and simplify the selection\, maintenance\, adoption\, and eventual retirement of exoskeleton products.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/12th-f48-meeting-fall-2023/
LOCATION:University of Central Lancashire\, Lancashire\, UK\, Lancashire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230818
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SUMMARY:Exo Games 2023
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever Exo Games will bring together STEM university student teams in a friendly head-to-head competition for wearable technology and ingenuity at the University of Central Lancashire\, England. The event is planned for August 15-17\, 2023. As of March 2023\, there are seven teams registered from five different countries (US\, UK\, Brazil\, Belgium\, and India). The Exo Games are sponsored by ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE). \nThe ET CoE recognizes the need to create an outlet for STEM students of wearable robotics and human interaction technology to break out from their respective silos in order to connect with peers\, academics\, and professionals. Students will also gain familiarity with the world of international standards. The test protocols created by ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits will be used to structure the challenges and judging during the competition. \nEach student team is expected to complete one exoskeleton for the competition that will be compatible with current off-the-shelf fall protection harnesses. The Exo Games will be divided into four main challenges: \n\nMain Competition to build and test an exoskeleton device.\nDesign Competition to generate a virtual model that may predict the static and dynamic fit of the design.\nPoster Competition to publicize the team’s work and illustrate how the design would be presented to a general audience unfamiliar with wearable technology.\nPresentation Competition in which teams will give a short overview of their design and development process.\n\nIf you are curious\, there are more detailed specifications for the 2023 Exo Games on the ET CoE LinkedIn page: link. \nKey Individuals:\nThe Exo Games will not take place without the support of ASTM International and the main organizers: Matthew Dickinson\, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire; William Billotte\, Executive Director of Exo Technology Center of Excellence; and Nora Nimmerichter\, Manager of Technical Committee Operations. \nRare Opportunity:\nHistorically\, exoskeleton technology competitions have been few and far between. The Cybathlon\, WearRA Innovation Challenge\, and Toyota Mobility Challenge do not exclude student teams\, but they could end up competing against companies and professionals. The last Applied College Exoskeleton (ACE) challenge was held in 2022\, and there may not be another one for some time. This leaves the Exo Games as a rare opportunity for students to collaborate and learn about this emerging technology within the guides set by the competition. \nReal-Life Applications\nThe Exo Games are built around exposing students to practical and realistic challenges and applications of exoskeleton technology. Simultaneously\, the evaluation of the devices will be based on ASTM International standards and work items. Below are the tasks that users of the wearables the teams are designing are expected to perform: \n\nMobility challenge: sit-to-stand and walk.\nTransferring a load while simulating additional safety gear (similar to a bomb disposal squad suit or working in a radioactive environment).\nPalletization of boxes\, akin to a warehouse and other logistical environments.\nDexterity test – can the exoskeleton user still perform fine manipulation\, or is their attention or fine hand movement impeded by the student design device?\n\nThe expectation is for the exoskeleton devices in the competition to cost less than $2\,000 to build and to challenge the participant’s knowledge of the human body and how it can be assisted in performing specific tasks.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/exo-games-2023/
LOCATION:University of Central Lancashire\, Lancashire\, UK\, Lancashire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Human Performance & Biosystems Summit
DESCRIPTION:This June 21-22\, 2023\, the Defense Strategies Institute will run the 5th Annual Human Performance & Biosystems Summit. This two-day\, in-person event will be strategically held at the National Harbor Marina\, less than 10 miles from the US Capitol. \nHistorically\, this summit has not been attended by many exoskeleton producers. However\, the organizers of the event would like to change that. Enhancing and maintaining Warfighter performance during training and after deployment is something that exo technology is capable of doing. Both domestic and international military wearables developers have not given up on defense applications. While we may never see a wearable robot for active combat like in science-fiction movies\, companies are still developing exoskeletons for gravity compensation\, walking assistance for dismounted infantry\, artillery setup and loading\, and many others. \nThe summit aims to “bring together DoD\, Military Research Labs\, Industry\, Academia\, and Sports Medicine Professionals in a ‘Town-Hall’ style discussion to help facilitate conversations on the latest developments in human performance capabilities that ensure peak performance of the Warfighter.” Expect to see a representation of most\, if not all\, US Department of Defense branches. \nTopics for the 2023 summit with potential relevance for exoskeleton technology: \n\nReady & Resilient: Driving DoD Optimization of Warfighter Performance Across a Broad Range of Operations\nTracking the Performance and Status of Soldiers During Training\, Mission Planning\, and Recovery\nTRADOC Strategy: Leading the Army’s Culture Shift on Health and Fitness\n\nThe 5th Annual Human Performance & Biosystems Summit is complementary and free of charge to all DoD and Federal Government employees. It is an opportunity for the government and subject matter experts to connect\, and the town-hall style of the presentations is meant to encourage a two-way flow of communication. Furthermore\, the agenda is purposely designed to provide ample networking opportunities. \nThe summit is closed to the media\, so ExR must sit this out. US Citizens and NATO Citizens are welcome to attend. Learn much more on the Defense Strategies Institute website: https://humanperformance.dsigroup.org Early registration ends May 26th.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/5th-annual-human-performance-biosystems-summit/
LOCATION:The Sunset Room\, National Harbor\, MD\, 137 National Plaza\, Oxon Hill\, MD\, Oxon Hill\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:I GOT LEGS: Exoskeleton Race - April 2023
DESCRIPTION:The next Exoskeleton Race\, organized by I GOT LEGS\, will be held from 12 pm-1 pm on April 29\, 2023. There is a planned Facebook Live video feed on the I GOT LEGS Facebook page. The event will be divided into a virtual and in-person race. \nThe in-person Exo-Race will be part of the second day of the Clemson Palmetto Games held at Clemson University. As of three weeks before the event\, two exo-racers are registered to go head-to-head on the field. The online component of the race\, however\, is expected to draw anywhere between 8 to 12 other exoskeleton racers doing the Virtual Race on the same day (April 29). A successful virtual race may draw more people to travel for future in-person interactions with the race. \nI GOT LEGS plans to host a handful of Exoskeleton Races throughout the next couple of years. For more\, read: Welcome to the World of Bionic Competition: The Exoskeleton Racing League. \nFunds raised from the Virtual Race are meant to create future training programs\, organize the next competitions\, and build a community around this potential new sport for people with walking disabilities. The ultimate goal of the Exoskeleton Racing League (ERL) is to build enough support and data to create a new Paralympic sport “designed to empower individuals with paralysis to stand\, walk\, and race using cutting-edge exoskeleton technology.” \n“When I am standing and walking in my robotic exoskeleton\, I do not feel disabled\, nor do I feel able-bodied; I feel ReEnabled\,” Adam Gorlitsky\, Founder of I GOT LEGS. Adam has completed multiple marathons over the last six years using his ReWalk Robotics powered exoskeleton. \nIt is not too late to register for either the 1-mile or 5-km events. Just go to: https://www.igotlegs.org/virtual5k.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/i-got-legs-exoskeleton-race-april-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:11th F48 Meeting\, Spring 2023 ASTM Committee Week
DESCRIPTION:The 11th ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits will be held in conjunction with ASTM committee week this April in Denver\, Colorado. This meeting will take face-to-face\, without a hybrid component for members to join remotely. \nBy hosting the meeting during Committee Week\, F48 members will have the opportunity to connect and interact with other relevant ASTM members and workgroups\, such as Committee F45 on Robotics. Committee Week usually hosts between 17 to 25 ASTM committees with attendee numbers ranging from 800 to 1400. The event is primarily focused on creating consensus-based standards. \nThose interested in participating are advised to register online before the event\, but registering at the door is also possible. The event is open to anyone\, regardless of membership. There is no registration fee. \nThe event will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown. The cut-off date to make your hotel reservation is March 16th\, 2023\, or when the ASTM block is full. \nTo register online prior to the event\, use the link below:\nApril 2023 Committee Week Registration and Meeting Information
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/11th-f48-meeting-spring-2023-astm-committee-week/
LOCATION:Sheraton\, Denver\, Colordo\, Denver\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
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SUMMARY:WearRAcon 2023
DESCRIPTION:The largest conference dedicated to exoskeleton technology for the North American continent\, WearRAcon 23\, will occur this year from Thursday to Friday: March 30 – 31st\, 2023. The first WearRAcon was held in 2016\, and rain or shine\, the conference has been held either virtually or in-person yearly ever since. \nThere are two major changes for the 8th iteration of the Wearable Robotics Association Conference (WearRAcon): First\, for the first time ever\, the conference will be held in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, rather than the usual Scottsdale\, Arizona\, location. The change was done to accommodate those attending the Applied Ergonomics Conference at the same venue. This way\, attendees interested in ergonomics can also do a deep dive into the world of exoskeletons\, and those with interest in occupational and industrial exoskeletons could also learn about the latest practical applications. For the second major change\, WearRAcon will be condensed from two and a half days to two days. \nWearRAcon is an important conference to calibrate one’s understanding of the latest in exoskeleton technology over the year. The Exoskeleton Report team has missed the event only one time ever due to unavoidable circumstances. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is scheduled to be Dr. John Howard\, the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. \nNIOSH has expressed an active interest in industrial exoskeletons and has been collecting data on their use. In the U.S.\, exoskeleton producers have been forging ahead with industrial devices\, relying on direct sales. Unlike the EU government\, which has financed wearable robotics studies and technology groups (mainly through its Horizon Program)\, the U.S. civilian government agencies have been mostly on the sidelines. Therefore this keynote presentation could be a unique and valuable peek into their unique perspective. \nMore information:\n\nTo join the event\, all information for registration is available here: http://www.wearablerobotics.com/wearracon23/registration/\nTentative Conference Agenda: http://www.wearablerobotics.com/wearracon23/agenda/\nLink to the hotel room block: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSYRN/G-II23\nSponsorship Opportunities: http://www.wearablerobotics.com/wearracon23/sponsorship-opportunities/\n\nCoverage of past WearRA conferences:\n\nRecap of WearRAcon 21 Day Two\nFirst Day Of The Wearable Robotics Conference\, WearRAcon 21\nWearRAcon 20 Day Two Report\nHeroWear Reveals the Apex Exosuit at WearRAcon 20\nWearRAcon 20 Day One Report\nWearable Robotics Association Conference – WearRAcon19 – Day 3\nThe Fourth WearRAcon Innovation Challenge was the Best One Yet!\nWearable Robotics Association Conference – WearRAcon19 – Day 2\nWearable Robotics Association Conference – WearRAcon19 – Day 1\n\nWearRAcon18 Day Three Report\nWearRAcon18 Innovation Challenge\nWearRAcon18 Day Two Report\nWearRAcon18 Day One Report\nWearRAcon17 Day Three Report\nWearRAcon17 Day Two Report\nWearRAcon17 Day One Report\nWearRAcon16 Day Three Report\nWearRAcon16 Innovation Competition\nLaevo Presentation and Demo at WearRAcon16\nWearRAcon16 Day 2 Report\nWearRAcon16 Day 1: Report
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/wearracon-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:VERTEX - US Army Industry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The US Army Futures Command will host VERTEX Human Performance: An exclusive 2-day workshop to explore the next generation of human performance technologies. The workshop will take place from Dec 7 to 8\, 2022. This is an invitation-only type of workshop\, limited to 150 people\, and the deadline to register to attend is November 10th\, 2022. \nThis will not be a specific exoskeleton event. Instead\, VERTEX will cover the broader human performance\, which could include exoskeletons\, exosuits\, and wearable robotics. This event could help newcomers to understand what US Army Futures Command (AFC) is looking for. \nFor registration and more information\, visit: https://armyfuturescommand.com/vertex/ \n\nSpecial thanks to Rita (Rita Gonzalez) Vazquez-Torres for highlighting this workshop. Rita is a Senior Technology and Programs Strategist with 20+ years of entrepreneurial government Science and Technology Policy and leadership experience and CEO for NewStoneSoup VT LLC. Rita has served as Senior Industrial Security/Special Security for Special Programs; Business Development/Strategic Outreach Liaison\, and team leader.  more…
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/vertex-us-army-industry-workshop/
LOCATION:Austin\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future
DESCRIPTION:ASTM International’s committees E08 on Fatigue and Fracture\, F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices\, and F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits are proud to announce a joint Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue\, Fracture Resistance\, and Durability in Transportation\, Medical Devices\, and Exoskeletons. The symposium will be held on Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon November 1st and 2nd\, 2022. The event will be held in conjunction with the standards development meetings of the committees. \nObjective and Scope\nInvited speakers will present contemporary design and material requirements and address methodologies in fatigue crack initiation\, crack propagation\, and failure analyses employed in ground vehicle\, aircraft\, aerospace\, medical devices\, etc. that may be employed in exosuits and exoskeletons \nTopics for this symposium may include: \n\nEnvironmental Parameters / Material Behavior\nStandard Methodologies to Characterize Materials Employed in Medical and Exoskeleton/Exosuit Design\nStrain-based and Stress-based Fatigue Behavior\nFracture Mechanics Behavior\nDeformation Characteristics\nCharacterization of Material/Device for Design Reliability\,\nMean Strain\, Mean Stress Response of Nitinol\nLifetime Prediction Techniques for Medical and Exoskeleton/Exosuit Devices\nMetallurgy\, Microstructures and Mechanical Properties Processing Parameters / Material Behavior\nSimulation Characterizations and Applications to Design and Prediction\nMaterial Selection for Biocompatibility and/or Wearability\n\nFor hotel and registration information please visit the ASTM International website after August: link. \nAbout the Event\n“The Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue\, Fracture Resistance and Durability in Transportation\, Medical Devices\, and Exoskeletons\, will be held Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning\, November 1-2\, 2022.  Sponsored by ASTM Committees E08 on Fatigue and Fracture\, F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices\, and F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, the symposium will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans\, LA\, in conjunction with the November standards development meetings of the committees.” – ASTM International
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/symposium-on-medical-devices-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Sheraton New Orlens Hotel\, 500 Canal St\,\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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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/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:ErgoX Symposium 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is hosting an in-person ErgoX Symposium\, which will include an entire one-day track on exoskeletons and exosuit technology. The ErgoX Symposium will take place between October 14 and 15\, with educational tracks on cybersecurity\, extended reality\, exoskeletons\, and robotics. The Exoskeleton Track will take place on Saturday\, October 15\, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is sponsored by the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence. \nThe theme for this year will be “Blending Worlds – The Evolving Ecosystem of Exoskeletons.” It is hosted again by Chris Reid\, who has done a fantastic job leading and organizing prior iterations. The Exoskeleton Report team has had the pleasure of attending ErgoX in person in 2018 (link) and virtually (link). This year\, ErgoX will again be held in person\, providing ample opportunities for wearing new exoskeletons and networking. For North America\, the HFES ErgoX Exoskeleton track in the fall is a perfect counterbalance to WearRAcon in the spring. \n\n“First held in 2015 and over time formalizing into a user-centered design meeting in 2018\, the ErgoX Symposium has demonstrated that a symbiotic approach to improving the design of technology and equipment is possible. With the goal to improve safe and effective technology user adoption\, ErgoX offers a virtual and physical space to showcase the latest in technology evolution\, research\, and application and their intersection with human-system interaction and integration.” \nThis year’s Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Thomas Karakolis. He will present “Military Exoskeletons and What Will it Take for them to be Adopted?” Scheduled presentations will include field and research evaluations\, brain-machine interfaces for powered exoskeletons\, human-system integrations\, and lessons learned from occupational exo deployment. \nLocation: \nThe 2022 ErgoX Symposium takes place immediately following the 66th Annual Meeting of HFES at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta\, GA\, USA. \n\nInformation and Registration:\nhttps://www.ergox2022.org/exoskeletons
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/ergo-x-symposium-2022/
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta\, GA\, USA\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ExoBerlin 2022
DESCRIPTION:ExoBerlin is moving from October 2021 to October 2022. \nSave the date for the International Exhibition and Conference for Exoskeleton & Human Augmentation Systems (ExoBerlin). ExoBerlin 2020 was one of many in-person events that were canceled in 2020 following the Covid-19 restrictions issued by the German Government. The third iteration of the event will have another go-at-it on December 19 and 20\, 2021. You can find more information about the event on the ExoBerlin website. \nWhile the Exoskeleton Report team was not able to attend the 2019 event\, Matthias Bey stepped up to the plate and has written a wonderful recap (with an entire picture gallery) of the conference: EXOberlin 2019 – Onsite Report \nExoBerlin is envisioned to be a gathering centered around exoskeletons\, wearable assistive devices\, intelligent artificial limbs\, wearable sensors\, and smart fabrics. Additional topics will likely include performance monitoring\, motion analysis\, human-robot interactions\, biologically-inspired systems\, and physical rehabilitation. All of these are topics relevant to the wearable robotics industry. \nThe plan is to have the event structured like WearRAcon and ErgoX: the main exhibition floor with concurrently running technology talks. \nTicket sales are scheduled to go live in July 2021.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/exoberlin-2021/
LOCATION:Rudower Chaussee 17\, 12489 Berlin\, Germany\, Rudower Chaussee 17\, 12489\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:EUROBENCH 2022 SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:The EU-funded EUROBENCH project will host a “EUROBENCH Final Even” this June 21-22\, 2022 in Madrid\, Spain. The summit will have a digital component through YouTube: \n\nEUROBENCH Summit Tuesday 21\, June 2022: Link to YouTube\nEUROBENCH Summit Tuesday 22\, June 2022: Link to YouTube\n\nThe online component of the summit will be free to access. EUROBENCH is working to create a benchmarking framework for robotic systems in Europe\, including exoskeletons. The summit will bring together all the involved entities and many companies and researchers involved with the project. \nAgenda:\nThere are a total of 17 talks planned for this event. The full agenda can be found on the EROBENCH website (link). The talks focused on exoskeletons and wearable robotics will be mainly during the first day and include a wearable robots session centered around balance while using exoskeletons\, moving through narrow spaces\, measuring upper limbs involvement\, benchmarking exoskeleton-assisted gait\, navigating stairs\, and resilience (presumably of the wearable devices). Additional sessions will include human-robot interactions (which could include cobots and other non-wearable devices)\, regulations\, and performance. Both days will include a 2-hour lunch for networking\, for those attending the event in person. \nAbout EUROBENCH:\nThanks to the collaboration of the funded entities\, EUROBENCH has developed: \n\nTwo Testing Facilities\, one for wearable robots (located in the Hospital Los Madroños\, in Brunete\, Spain) and the other for humanoid robots (located in the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia\, in Genova\, Italy)\, to allow perform standardized tests on robotic prototypes in a unique location\, saving resources and time.\nA unified Benchmarking Software\, which includes: 1) common protocols to execute standardized tests in any lab setting\, 2) computational tools to compute performance scores according to quantitative Performance Indicators\, and 3) a unified database to compare the performance results with other systems.\n\nThis final event aims to bring together all the entities that have participated in the development of EUROBENCH. All companies and researchers in the field of robotics are also welcome! It is an essential meeting for robotics benchmarking in Europe. \nFor more information\, follow this link to the EUROBENCH Summit website. \n 
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/eurobench-2022-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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