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SUMMARY:Presentation: Human-Centered Design of Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine is hosting a free one-hour public session of the meeting of the Board on Human-Systems Integration. The topic of choice will be a discussion of a potential project on human-centered design principles for the development and application of powered and passive exoskeleton technology. \nThe discussion will look at what the future of work could look like? How can we keep improving labor-intensive activities that are known to lead to ergonomics-related worker risk for injuries? \nThe event will be led by Christopher Reid\, HFES – Human Factors and Ergonomics Society\, and Dr. William S. Marras from the Spine Research Institute\, The Ohio State University for The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine’s Board of Human Systems Integration (BOHSI). The presentation will be open to the public for virtual attendance. \nTime: June 2\, 2022; 10:40-11:40 AM EDT \nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-centered-design-of-exoskeletons-tickets-344799573807 \nWhy this presentation could be of interest:\nBoth presenters have years of experience in evaluating exoskeleton technology. There is ample evidence to demonstrate that earlier design validation with test users leads to better product results. It is curious what these two experts have to say on the subject and how they envision both the future of exoskeleton technology and the integration of human evaluation earlier in the design and prototype stages.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/presentation-human-centered-design-of-exoskeletons/
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SUMMARY:IARx2022 First Ibero-American Symposium on Robotic Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:EXOesqueleto REHAB in collboration with LATAMNOVA.TECH\, is organizing the First Ibero-American Symposium on Robotic Rehabilitation from May 23-26\, 2022\, via streaming. The main objective of the symposium is to promote the use of healthcare robotics technology at a Latin American level. To achieve this\, the organizers have confirmed world-class experts such as Ángel-Gil Agudo (president of the Ibero-American Association of Supportive Technologies for Disability ) and Marie André Destarac (Dr. in Robotics and Project Manager of Marsi Bionics\, creators of the first exoskeleton for children in the world). \nIARx2022 will be a virtual Symposium that will take place over four half-days from May 23 to 26\, 2022 starting at 9:00 AM Chile time (GMT -3). There will be a different theme for each day (from healthcare robotics to local experiences)\, including at the end of each day a round table to exchange opinions (along with guests\, directors\, and persons of interest). You can find an extensive brochure with all speakers\, additional information\, and registration at the IARx2022 website hosted on LATAMNOVA: link. \nThe majority of IARx2022  presentations will be in Spanish. \nWhy Ibero-America?\nThe First Ibero-American Symposium on Robotic Rehabilitation organizers see a significant gap between the technological utilization\, such as medial exoskeletons\, in Spain and Latam. IARx2022 is an opportunity to transfer positive experiences from Europe to Latam. The organizers see a delay in leveraging rehabilitation robotics in Latam in particular. The event aims to address the lack of technical knowledge and the perception of high or unattainable investment thresholds. The symposium will increase visibility and awareness of the new technological capabilities and gather vendors who develop innovation while fine-tuning the financial analysis related to investing in the top physical rehabilitation technology. These insights are meant to provide the end-users with the best solutions possible. \nAbout the Organizer\nLATAMNOVA.TECH is in the area of conferences and consulting on technology\, Industry 4.0\, and digital transformation. The company has 15 years of experience helping Ibero-American and global companies address their productive challenge through consultancy services and training programs.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/iarx2022-first-ibero-american-symposium-on-robotic-rehabilitation/
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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
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SUMMARY:ASTM International April 2022 Committee Week
DESCRIPTION:ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons (and Exosuits) will hold its first meeting for 2022 during ASTM Committee Week 22 this April. Committee F48 will be joined by F45 on Robotics\, Automation\, and Autonomous Systems and another 20 standards committees under one roof. This event tends to draw upward of 1\,000 attendees. All F48 committees and subcommittees are scheduled to discuss over half a dozen active exo technology-related work items. \nLocation:\nHyatt Regency Seattle\, 808 Howell Street\, Seattle\, WA 98101\, United States; You can register for the hotel now using an ASTM block package. In case some committees move to a virtual meeting\, ASTM will handle hotel reservation cancellations. Committees will be locked in their decision no later than one month before the event. \nCommittee F48 will meet just one day after WearRAcon 22. There are seven direct flights from Arizona to Seattle which will give enough time to participate in both events. \nIntroduction to Committee Week – YouTube:\n \nInformation on April 22 Committee Week:\nASTM International Website: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/34277/ \nSchedule and Registration for F48:\nLink: https://na.eventscloud.com/website/34277/F48/ Note that registration to ASTM International is not mandatory to attend this event. Participants can pre-register as non-members as well.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/astm-international-april-2022-committee-week/
LOCATION:Seattle\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:WearRAcon 2022
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA) Wearable Robotics Conference 2022 (WearRAcon 22)! The annual three-day event is scheduled to be held\, in-person\, on Mon & Tue\, April 25-26. The event location will be the same as the last time WearRAcon was held in person: the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley – Scottsdale\, Arizona. \nWearRAcon 2022 will be the 7th annual wearable robotics and exoskeleton conference. This easily makes the WearRAcon series the longest-running dedicated to exoskeleton technology. As the agenda and more information become available it will be added here. For now\, however\, mark your calendar and review some of our previous WearRAcon coverage (more than 30 articles from 2015-2021). You can also periodically check on the WearRA website for updates: http://www.wearablerobotics.com/wearracon-22/ \nRegistration: link \n\nLocation and hotel: \nDoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley\n5401 North Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, Arizona 8525 \nArticles: \n \nWearRAcon 22 is On Track to be Held in Person on April 25-26
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/save-the-date-wearracon-2022/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley – Scottsdale\, 5401 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Implementation of Exoskeletons\, at Applied Ergonomics 2022 Pre-Conference Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Applied Ergonomics Conference 2022 will take place this March 21-24\, 2022 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando\, Florida. In addition to the conference\, there will be several pre-conference workshops held on Monday\, March 21\, including one on exoskeletons and wearable robotics. “Implementation of Exoskeletons” will run from 1 pm to 5 pm by the Automotive Exoskekleton Group (AExG). \nPresenters:\n  \n \nFrom left to right (image above)\, the facilitators of the workshop will be Marisol Barrero\, Amazon Web Services; David Brodie\, Cargill\, Inc.; Ryan Porto\, General Motors; Bill Billotte\, ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence; Dr. Samuel Reimer Ottobock\, and Matthew Marino\, HeroWear \nProgram:\nThe workshop will start with an overview of the state of the art of exoskeleton technology for industrial and occupational applications. This will be followed up by exoskeleton implementation best practices and examples on the organizational level by AExG members. Dr. Billotte will provide an update on the latest in exo technology standards and the foundational work on certification program(s). Finally\, Dr. Sam Reimer and Matthew Marino will lead attendees through an exercise on creating their very own exoskeleton implementation plan. \nThe goal is for participants to leave with an understanding of how to match the right exoskeleton to the ergonomic challenges faced by their workers. Attendees will also learn what methods can be used to assess exoskeleton effectiveness\, both via traditional ergonomics techniques and emerging technologies such as XR and wearable sensors. Approaches and techniques for conducting exoskeleton pilots and for planning and executing successful long-term exoskeleton implementation will be described and practiced as well. Participants will have an opportunity to begin writing their own exoskeleton implementation plan to take back to their organization. \nInformation & Registration:\nMore information on the Implementation of Exoskeletons Applied Ergonomics Pre-Conference Workshop can be found at the conference’s website. \nAbout AExG\n\nAExG is a Wearable Robotics Association sponsored\, industry inclusive group that supports 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\, as reflective of our core values\, is open\, collaborative\, unbiased\, inclusive\, respectful\, constantly learning\, seeks continuous improvement\, conducts critical analysis\, and holds practical beliefs for exoskeleton applications. (link to website)
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/implementation-of-exoskeletons-at-applied-ergonomics-2022-pre-conference-workshop/
LOCATION:Rosen Centre Hotel\, Orlando\, Florida\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Roots Wearable Robotics and Exoskeleton Virtual conference
DESCRIPTION:Roots are presenting its first exoskeleton-related online conference: Wearable Robotics and Exoskeleton Virtual conference. \n“The main goal of the event is to bring wearable robotics professionals and entrepreneurs from industry\, medical/rehab academic scientists\, researchers to share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics.” \nTime & location:\n\n\nVirtual\, Feb 16\, 2:00 PM GMT+1\n\n\nScheduled speakers:\n\nNoel Keijsers. Senior researcher at the Sint Maartenskliniek. Professor clinical motor control at the Donders center for cognition of the Radboud University\nNiels Jeurgen. Founder of Humanix\nMarkus Rockenschaub. CEO of AeroVision Drone Support Gmbh; Founder of exxowear human robotics; CEO of Media Agency bluemedia e.U.\nDaniele Ramirez. Founder and COO of AGADE\n\nDr. Marcel Reese. CEO of Holotron\n\n\n\nAgenda & Registraion:\n\nhttps://www.roots-event.com/event-1\nhttps://www.roots-event.com/event-details/wearable-robotics-and-exoskeleton-virtual-conference
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/7384/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Exoskeleton Demo Day Greater LA | suitX + Ottobock
DESCRIPTION:Ottobock and suitX will be hosting one of their first joint events: an exoskeleton demo day for the Los Angeles\, California area. This will be an opportunity to meet representatives of the company and learn about passive industrial exoskeletons in person. \nLocation: Unit 700 on the 7th floor\, Skyline Loft\, 224 E 11th St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, US\, 90015 \nTime: Thu\, Dec 16\, 2021\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) divided in two sessions \n“Thank you for your interest in our suitX & Ottobock Bionic Exoskeletons Los Angeles DEMO Day! The sales team is committed to ensuring your inquiries into the capabilities of our devices are fulfilled. Because of this\, we are in the process of putting together a demonstration tour across the U.S. and have chosen the Los Angeles area as a primary location. There will be two sessions\, please choose the best option for your group: \nSession 1: 10am-12pm\nSession 2: 1pm-3pm \nWhen you arrive come to the 7th floor and make a right off the elevator to unit 700.” \nRegistration: EventBrite link \nAs a reminder\, recently Ottobock Acquired suitX. Both companies have an extensive portfolio of occupational exoskeletons for work and industry: suitX devices\, Paexo series of exoskeletons. \n  \n 
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/exoskeleton-demo-day-greater-la-suitx-ottobock/
LOCATION:Skyline Loft\, 224 E 11th St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, US\, 90015\, Skyline Loft\, 224 E 11th St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demo
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SUMMARY:Ottobock Exoskeleton Demo Day In Austin\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Ottobock is planning to host another Demo Day\, this time in Austin Texas. This full-day event will give participants to personally try out one of the many PAEXO passive exoskeletons. \nExoskeleton Demo Day In Austin\, TX\n\nLocation: Ottobock HQ\, 11501 Alterra Parkway\, Suite 600\, Austin\, Texas\, US\, 78758\nTime: Tue\, Nov 16\, 2021\, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PST)\nEvent Link: https://paexo.com/demo-day-austin/?lang=en\n\nThe Ottobock Paexo team looks forward to opening its doors on November 16th\, 2021 for the first official Paexo Demo Day in Austin\, TX. \nThe Ottobock Bionic Exoskeleton portfolio can be tested at three stations. Together we test our products on selected application examples. \nThe Demo Day takes place with a hygienic concept. For this reason\, it is necessary that interested parties register in advance. The event organizers will make sure that the rooms are always well ventilated and work with air filters and masks. In addition\, the exoskeletons are disinfected after each use. \nDuration: 9a.m. – 5p.m.. A tour takes about 40-50 minutes.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/ottobock-exoskeleton-demo-day-in-austin-tx/
LOCATION:11501 Alterra Pkwy\, Austin\, Texas\, US\, 78758\, 11501 Alterra Pkwy\, Austin\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demo
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
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SUMMARY:ErgoX Symposium 2021 Exoskeleton Track
DESCRIPTION:The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society will once again hold ErgoX as an online event this November 2021. As in previous years\, ErgoX will be divided into multiple day-long tracks. For 2021\, the three tracks scheduled to be presented are Cybersecurity (11/8/2021)\, Exoskeletons (11/9/2021)\, and Robotics (11/10/2021). \nIf you are not familiar with the exoskeleton related presentations from prior iterations of ErgoX take a look at our previous ErgoX coverage from 2019 and 2020. \n“The goal of ErgoX is to improve safe and effective user technology adoption. ErgoX explores the latest in new technology and research\, and its applications in human factors and ergonomics. This virtual meeting promotes multi-disciplinary and cross-market collaboration through three tracks: cybersecurity\, exoskeletons\, and robotics.” \nLink to the ErgoX 2021 events page. \nLink to the Exoskeleton Track schedule.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/ergox-symposium-2021-exoskeleton-track/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231725
CREATED:20210910T160533Z
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SUMMARY:BrainXChange AExG's Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:(Group Discussion) Industrial Exoskeletons: Combining the Power of Robots with Human Intelligence and Adaptability \n11:00 am -11:55 am\, OCTOBER 27\, 2021 Part of BrainXChange\, Week 4 \nIndustrial exoskeletons have the potential to protect workers by reducing the stress of physically demanding and repetitive tasks\, allowing them to be more productive with less discomfort\, fatigue\, and risk of injury. In this session\, enterprise experts discuss how and why they are looking at exoskeleton technology.  \n\nTypes of exoskeletons and exosuits (unpowered/passive\, powered)\nWhen to insert an exoskeleton vs. replacing the worker with a robot\nErgonomic/human factors: Different body types\, time to put on/take off the device\, sharing devices\, etc.\nShort- and long-term impacts of exos on users’ natural abilities\, performance\, and health\nHow to introduce exoskeleton tech to the workforce\nIs there real ROI today?\nIndustry standards for wearable robotics\n\nRegistration: https://www.brainxchange.com/ewts-2021-agendas/group-discussion-industrial-exoskeletons \nAExG – Automotive Exoskeleton Group. AExG creates an exoskeleton community to openly exchange information. Its vision is to promote a better quality of life tomorrow by supporting the exoskeleton industry today. AExG has its roots in automotive but encompasses values shared by many industries. Find out more about AExG on its new website: https://www.aexg.org
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/brainxchange-aexgs-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T070000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231725
CREATED:20210809T202608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T034842Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTSTAMP:20260414T231725
CREATED:20210720T200408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T161720Z
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SUMMARY:WearRAcon Europe 21 and ExoWorkAthlon
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: The Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA) is moving WearRAcon Europe 2021 to a virtual event for October 5th – 7th\, 2021. For those living outside of Europe\, this is the perfect chance to experience a different perspective on exoskeleton technology without having to fly to Germany. \nWearRAcon Europe 2021 will be primarily focused on occupational exoskeletons for work and industry. The conference will run in parallel with ExoWorkAthlon – a performance of physical work with exoskeletons in a live study. \nFor more information and registration to WearRAcon Europe visit WearRA’s website: link \nAdditional information on the Fraunhofer IPA & University of Stuttgart ExoWorkAthlon can also be found on the WearRA website: link \nUpdate Aug 15\, 2021: \nRegistration to the WearRAcon Europe 21 and ExoWorkAthlon is now open: https://wra5.wildapricot.org/event-4431137 \n“WearRAcon Europe 2021 will give insight into European aspects of industrial exoskeleton technologies and their assessment methodologies. This will be linked closely with the physical live experiments of Exoworkathlon\, held in conjunction with the conference.  \nOther therapeutic and preventive exoskeleton research topics will be discussed as well in synergy with the global WearRAcon conference family. The conference is a collaboration with the Wearable Robotics Association\, Fraunhofer IPA\, and University of Stuttgart.”
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/wearracon-europe-21-and-exoworkathlon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210929T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210929T093000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210928T023000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231725
CREATED:20210909T063113Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210921T080000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210920T080000
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SUMMARY:Paexo Demo Day Berlin
DESCRIPTION:The ExR team always claims that the best way to understand an exoskeleton or an exosuit is to personally don it and try it out in a real or simulated work environment. Ottobock\, the maker of the Paexo industrial exoskeleton series plans to do just that. The company will host a Paexo Demo Day in Berlin on September 20th\, 2021 with five workstations available for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. \nWhile an in-person event during this Covid-19 crisis sounds daunting\, Ottobock is taking additional precautions for the safety of its employees and participants. The demo rooms will be ventilated and face masks are required\, in addition to extra hygiene concepts. \nTrying out a Paexo Shoulder prototype at WearRAcon 18.\nRegistration and additional information can be found on the event’s website: https://paexo.com/demo-day-berlin/ The scheduled time is September 20th\, 2021 at the Therapy Hall\, Bötzow Areal\, Prenzlauer Allee 242\, 10405 Berlin. The Paexo Demo Day will take place from 9 am to 5 pm local German time. Each tour is expected to take about 20-30 minutes\, with a new one starting every 10 minutes. The organizers ask that interested parties register in advance to reserve a time slot. \nThe Exoskeleton Report team has had the opportunity to demo one of the Paexo industrial exoskeletons\, the Paexo Shoulder\, not once but twice. Having the opportunity to physically don a wearable provides a better picture of what the exoskeleton industry is all about than any amount of writing can. It truly can be an “Aha! Eureka!” moment. \nIf additional resources were available\, there are people and organizations that would already like to see a mobile exhibit of exoskeleton technology travel around the U.S. and the E.U. For now\, however\, the Ottobock Demo Day Berlin is the closest event to that vision of the future.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/paexo-demo-day-berlin/
LOCATION:Therapy Hall\, Bötzow Areal\, Prenzlauer Allee 242\, 10405 Berlin\, Therapy Hall\, Bötzow Areal\, Prenzlauer Allee 242\, Berlin\, 10405\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210916T093000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210831T080000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231725
CREATED:20210720T194505Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210824T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210824T023000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210811T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231725
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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
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SUMMARY:WearRAcon 21 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Wearable Robotics Association will be hosting its 6th annual conference\, WearRAcon 21\, this April 27-29\, 2021. With current events in mind\, the conference will once again be held virtually. The WearRAcon series has proven to be the largest concentration of exoskeleton\, exosuit\, and wearable robotics talks and interested parties. Each conference typically runs between two to two and a half days. Considerations are given to all subfields of the exoskeleton industry: medical\, industrial (occupational)\, military\, and recreational. More details are coming soon\, but this is what we know about the 2021 iteration of the event: \nWearRAcon 21 will retain its format of keynote speakers and focused series of talks\, as well as the Innovation Competition. This year’s keynote speaker will be Norm Bafunno\, Senior Vice President\, Manufacturing and Engineering\, Toyota Motor North America. Toyota Motor North America is one of the largest adopters of passive exoskeletons for industrial applications and they are coming towards the end of a well planned two-year study. Norm Bafunno will have much to talk about. \nAdditional event highlights include: \n\nAutomobile Exoskeleton Group\nLogistics Forum\nInsurance Forum\nVirtual Demos\nInnovation Challenge\n\nAs well as topics on medical/rehabilitation exoskeletons\, industrial/occupational and standards/insurance. Conference registration will open in January. Visit the WearRA website for more information. \nIf you are not familiar with the WearRAcon series\, take a look at some of our event coverage from the previous five years. \nFurthermore\, submissions for the WearRAcon Innovation Challenge are open between January 31st and February 28th\, 2021. This is an excellent opportunity for labs\, startups\, and even single-person innovators to present their wearable robotics ideas in front of the movers and shakers of the exoskeleton industry.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/wearracon-21-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ASTM F48 Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits is scheduled to meet from March 30th – April 1st\,2021 April 6 to April 8\, 2021. Meeting space was secured at ASTM Headquarters in Conshohocken\, PA.  However\, with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing its hold on North America the meetings will be held virtually. The committees will have three days’ worth of meetings and will cater for meeting overlap during these days. The meeting is for committee members only\, but applying to become a member is not complicated. For more information regarding F45 and F48\, please visit their webpages below: \n\nCommittee F45 on Driverless Automatic Guided Industrial Vehicles: HERE\nCommittee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits: HERE\n\n  \nWhat is ASTM F48? See our news and articles related to the committee.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/astm-f48-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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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
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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
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SUMMARY:WearRAcon 21 Innovation Challenge Submission
DESCRIPTION:The Wearable Robotics Association will host the 6th annual WearRAcon Innovation Challenge. Similar to previous years\, the finalist will once again have the opportunity to present their projects on the main stage of WearRAcon 21. This is an amazing favorable moment for individuals\, labs\, students\, researchers\, and entrepreneurs to compete in a friendly vying for first place. \nImportant dates to keep in mind: \n\nSubmit intent to participate by Sunday\, January 31\, 2021 | 11:59 PM (EST). COMPLETE FORM\nSubmit your final proposal by Sunday\, February 28\, 2021 | 11:59 PM (EST). COMPLETE APPLICATION\n\nFor more information\, visit the WearRA Innovation Challenge webpage. \nFive years of WearRA Innovation Challenge\nIf you haven’t heard of this event or just need a refresher\, we have you covered! Take a look at our coverage from  half a decade of this competition: \nWearRAcon 20 Virtual Innovation Challenge Results \nWearRAcon20 Innovation Challenge Submissions Open Until Jan 24\, 2020 \nThe Fourth WearRAcon Innovation Challenge was the Best One Yet! \nThe WearRAcon Innovation Challenge 2019 is Now Open for Submissions! \nWearRAcon18 Innovation Challenge \nThe Wearable Robotics Association Innovation Challenge 2018 is Coming This March 21-23 \nWearable Robotics Association Innovation Challenge 2017 \nOpportunity: Innovation Competition 2017 \nWearRAcon16 Innovation Competition \nGood luck to all of the competitors!
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/wearracon-21-innovation-challenge-submission/
LOCATION:LA
CATEGORIES:Competition
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