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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.”
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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/
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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/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Workforce Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:WearRA is planning a new webinar: Workforce Resiliency Using Exoskeletons\, Wearable Sensors and Artificial Intelligence\, Oct 21\, 2020\, 12:00-1:00pm EDT (eastern daylight time). Register at WearRA’s website. \nBy measuring well-being\, engagement\, productivity\, stress\, motivation and focus\, we’re able to identify and predict the biggest challenges in your workforce. Dr. Joe Hitt\, CEO\, GoX Labs\, Duncan Treffers\, General Manager\, Laevo\, and Jennifer Hunter\, CEO\, emVitals\, Inc. will discuss how to optimize the potential of using sensors today\, while achieving big gains using a holistic approach. Discussion topics include: \n-Wearable sensors and AI measures for workforce resiliency\n-How exoskeletons can provide the right support with sensors\n-How to measure stress\, engagement\, motivation and focus \nContact conference@wearablerobotics.com for more information. \n 
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