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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
LOCATION:Online
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ottobock: #ExoMeet Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Ottobock is hosting a webinar on occupational exoskeletons for work and industry titled “ExoMeet Logistics – How to overcome the limits of automation in logistics?” \nOver the past two decades\, tasks that have been easy to automate have been automated. Even with the progression of robotics technology\, many sub-assemblies or products are awkwardly shaped or lack repetition to make automation feasible. This webinar will be an opportunity to learn how to overcome the limits of automation of load handling in logistics: \n– Presentation of the latest study results on back exoskeletons\n– Why do we need exoskeletons in logistics?\n– What are the user experiences with exoskeletons?\n– What are the challenges in logistics 2021?\n– How exoskeletons work in logistics?\n– What will drive exoskeleton adoption?\n– Paexo Back Product Presentation \nThere will be three opportunities to see this webinar:\n09:00 – 10:30 CET German Program\n15:00 – 16:30 CET English Program\n9am – 10.30am EST English Program (6am – 7:30am PST) \nRegistration: https://www.linkedin.com/events/exomeetlogistics-allaboutexoske6757297354946187264/ \nIn the past\, Ottobock has followed the trend to keep exoskeleton presentations as more than just an infomercial for their products. Expect to see educational material on upper body exoskeletons in general. Overall\, all exoskeleton developers have done a good job at emphasizing not only what their technology can do for their customers\, but how this technology can revolutionize work and construction. \nIf you are not familiar with the Paexo line of exoskeleton for work and industry\, take a brief look at our catalog for a birds-eye view of the three dozen devices in this category that are becoming available on the market.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-ottobock-exomeet-logistics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Ottobock EXO Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ottobock is planning to host a new exoskeleton webinar\, January 20th\, 2021. This will be one of the first exoskeleton webinars of the new year. The title is “Exoskeleton for industrial use cases” and it will likely heavily feature the Paexo line of passive exoskeletons. There are\, however\, common themes amongst wearable devices for occupational use so it is likely that this webinar will be a good introduction to the field. \nIn addition to the English version\, future exo webinars will be in German and French. This is the schedule from the Paexo website: \nUpcoming webinars:\nWednesday\, January 20\, 2021 \n10.00 am CET EXO Webinar – GERMAN\n5.00 pm CET EXO Webinar – ENGLISH \nThursday\, January 21\, 2021 \n2.00 pm CET EXO Webinar – FRENCH \nWednesday\, February 24\, 2021 \n10.00 am CET EXO Webinar – GERMAN\n2.00 pm CET EXO Webinar – FRENCH\n5.00 pm CET EXO Webinar – ENGLISH \nDirectly from the source: \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 Industry”. 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.”
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/ottobock-exo-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Back-Assist Exosuits
DESCRIPTION:The Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA) is proud to host a new webinar this December 16\, 2020\, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Pacific Time) titled: Past\, Present\, and Future of Back-Assist Exosuits. The webinar will be hosted by two outspoken key figures in the exoskeleton industry\, Dr. Karl Zelik\, and Matt Marino: \n“Exosuits represent the ultimate in wearable technology\, and include some of the most innovative products being developed today. But\, unknown to many\, they also have a long history. Like everything else\, we can learn a lot by studying the history and present state to know where the future is headed. Attendees will hear from Dr. Karl Zelik\, CSO and Matt Marino\, Director of Ergonomics and Human Factors\, HeroWear as they discuss the past\, present\, and future of back-assist exosuits.” \n \nThe Exoskeleton Report team does not have a preview of the slides that will be used during the webinar\, but we are familiar with the work of both presenters\, and you might be too. Dr. Karl Zelik worked with our team on an article for Forbes online on exoskeletons and exosuits not being associated with any muscle degeneration. In addition to his many publications\, he is also active on social media and often engages in technical discussions. The second presenter\, Matt Marino\, has multiple years of experience applying wearable devices at the workplace on an as-needed basis. In addition to his work and many related committees\, he is also a founding member of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence. Given their years of past experience and involvement in communicating the potential impact of exoskeletons and exosuits for occupational applications\, the upcoming webinar is bound to be interesting. \nAs the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe\, webinars and online presentations are now the premier method to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in wearable robotics and exosuit technology. For more information and registration\, please visit the WearRA site: http://www.wearablerobotics.com/events-2/
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-back-assist-exosuits/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: When to use Exoskeletons as PPE
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Exoskeletons – Considerations When Deciding to Use Them as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is being organized the the ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence\, Thursday\, November 19\, 2020. This two hour event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. \nNot withstanding some opening and closing remarks by Dr. William “Bill” Bellote\, the lionshare of the event will consist of a panel discussion with Q&A. The panelists include many familiar faces: \n\n\n\nDonald R. Peterson\, Ph.D.\, M.S.\, FAIMBE\, Dean\, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Professor\, Mechanical Engineering ASTM F48 Member and F48 Committee Chair\n\n\nDr. Donald R. Peterson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University. He is also a joint professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University and a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Dr. Peterson is a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute\, earning degrees in Aerospace Engineering (BS) and Biomechanical Engineering (BS) and a graduate of the University of Connecticut\, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering (MS) and Biomedical Engineering (PhD). Dr. Peterson has over 25 years of experience in biomechanical engineering and medical research\, which has been focused on measuring and modeling injury biomechanics and human\, organ\, and/or cell performance\, including exposures to various physical stimuli and the subsequent biological responses. His research has involved the investigation of injury mechanisms and human–device interaction and has led to the generation of new technologies and systems\, such as personal protection technologies\, occupational exoskeleton systems\, robotic assist devices for hemiplegic rehabilitation\, long-duration biosensor monitoring and reporting systems\, novel surgical and dental devices and instruments\, smart medical devices for home patient care\, and biotechnology systems. Some of Dr. Peterson’s research has been focused on hand-arm vibration exposures from tool use and he serves as a US delegate on the International Standards Organization Technical Committee (ISO/TC) 108/SC4 on Human Exposure to Mechanical Vibration and Shock. He is also currently serving as the Chair of the ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits. Dr. Peterson has published over 115 peer-reviewed scholarly works and is the Editor-in-Chief for “The Biomedical Engineering Handbook”\, published by CRC Press\, and the Series Editor for the Biomedical Engineering textbook series\, published by CRC Press.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher R. Reid\, PhD\, Associate Technical Fellow – Human Factors & Ergonomics\, Boeing Environment Health & Safety (EHS) ASTM F42 & F48 Member\n\n\nDr. Christopher Reid is a Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) Associate Technical Fellow for Boeing’s Environment\, Health & Safety (EHS) organization in Charleston\, SC. He is the EHS portfolio manager of wearable technology (e.g.\, exoskeletons\, mixed reality\, and wearable sensing and computing systems). Prior to Boeing\, Dr. Reid worked for Lockheed Martin on astronaut spacesuit assessment as a Human Factors & Ergonomics Discipline Lead at NASA and as a Human Factors Engineer for the US Army assessing Warfighter personal protective equipment. Outside of Boeing\, he is a member of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Executive Council as the 2020 President-Elect\, advises on ergonomics as a Delegates Committee member for the National Safety Council’s Board of Directors\, sits on the Editorial Boards for the Augmented Human Research and Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Sciences Journals\, is a 2019-2020 Special Issue Editor for the Human Factors Journal\, Chair of the Annual ErgoX International Symposium\, and Chair of the HFE Subcommittee for ASTM F48 standards on Exoskeletons. He is a recipient of both the 2018 Rising Star Award from the National Safety Council and the 2020 Black Engineer of the Year Award. He graduated from the University of Central Florida\, with degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology (BS) and Industrial Engineering (MS and PhD). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarisol Barrero\, M.S.\, CPE\, Manager\, Safety Innovations; Toyota Motor North America ASTM F42 & F48 Member\n\n\nMarisol Barrero has worked for Toyota Motor North America (Georgetown\, KY) in the Production Engineering Division’s Safety Group since December 2006.  Currently she manages the development and integration of safety-related technology and innovations across manufacturing operations\, which is a role that she started at Toyota.  She serves on the Board of the Automotive Exoskeleton Group (AExG)\, sponsored via the Wearable Robotics Association\, as well as the ASTM Exoskeleton Center of Excellence Research & Development Committee.  At Toyota she previously held the position of Regional Ergonomics Manager\, where she supported tools\, standards\, and procedures for Toyota’s 15 North American manufacturing facilities.  Prior to joining Toyota\, Marisol worked as an ergonomics consultant with Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group and Humantech\, as well as a researcher with the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).  She received her B.A. and M.S. from Cornell University in Ithaca\, NY.  She has been a Certified Professional Ergonomist since 2006. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGARY B. ORR\, PE\, CPE\, Health Scientist – Ergonomist\n\n\nMr. Gary Orr is a licensed engineer and certified professional ergonomist.  He works at the US Department of Labor\, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the Office of Health Enforcement.  His work includes developing policies\, coordination of regional efforts in ergonomics and assistance for OSHA compliance officers with investigations involving musculoskeletal disorders\, such as carpal tunnel syndrome\, upper extremity disorders\, back and lower extremity soft tissue disorders. In his previous work at OSHA (1994-2001) he was responsible for the job analysis portion of the OSHA ergonomics standard.  He has been a consultant to a variety of industries including healthcare\, distribution\, meatpacking\, textiles and was the lead ergonomist in the implementation of the ergonomics process for one of the largest employers in the United States.  He is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelia E. Treaster\, Ph.D\, CPE\, Ergonomic Technical Advisor\, Ohio Division of Safety and Hygiene ASTM F48 Member\n\n\nDelia Treaster\, Ph.D.\, is the Ergonomic Technical Advisor for the Division of Safety and Hygiene at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation\, where she oversees technical professional development for twenty ergonomic consultants. She is a Certified Professional Ergonomist with several decades experience in helping companies reduce ergonomic hazards through practical and effective solutions. She has conducted ergonomic evaluations and training throughout the United States\, working in industries as diverse as construction\, healthcare\, offices\, meat-packing\, manufacturing\, and mail processing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Treaster has been a member of ASTM since 2017 and is an active member of F48.02\, the subcommittee on human factors and ergonomics. She has served as a co-editor for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Special Edition on Exoskeletons and has presented at numerous technical conferences. Prior to joining BWC\, Dr. Treaster worked as a Research Scientist at Battelle Memorial Institute\, and as an ergonomic consultant for the United States Postal Services\, Humantech\, and Travelers Insurance. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Factors Engineering and a Ph.D. in Occupational Biomechanics from Ohio State University. \n\n\nRegistration:\nRegistration for this webinar is now is open. There is no fee to attend this event. Link to the Exo Technology CoE Website: Webinar: Exoskeletons – Considerations When Deciding to Use Them as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Usage of Medical Exoskeletons - ExoAtlet
DESCRIPTION:While Europe is its second wave of Covid-19 (and the U.S. is still on it’s first or third\, depending on who you ask) and live events are being cancelled left and right\, online exoskeleton events continue to flourish. \nThis November 4th\, 2020\, at 16 CET (8 a.m. Pacific Time)\, ExoAtlet will hold an educational webinar on the “usage of medical exoskeletons” based on their ExoAtlet II. The ExoAtlet II is a lower-body powered gait rehabilitation exoskeleton that stands on the shoulders of the first model. The Webinar is free\, and registration can be made at: https://exoedu.lu/registration \nThe webinar’s main topic will be the basics of the application of exoskeletons in rehabilitation. Doctors and physiotherapists from the Vivantes Klinikum Spandau will answer questions on the practical applications of the ExoAtlet II.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T100000
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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 
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-workforce-resiliency/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T123746
CREATED:20200914T180404Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Best Practices When Evaluating Upper Extremity Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:When should an exoskeleton be used? How can the decision be based on quantitative measurements in both the lab and the field and not an opinion? When it comes to upper body passive exoskeletons Dr. Jason Gillete and Terry Buttler have immense hands-on experience on the subject! The Wearable Robotics Association is proud to present a webinar with both experts on Best Practices When Evaluating Upper Extremity Exoskeletons this Wednesday\, September 16 from noon to 1:00 PM Pacific Time: \nBecause exoskeletons are challenging to assess using standard biomechanical and ergonomic techniques\, best practices are needed to ensure consistency\, accuracy\, and comparability of results between studies. This presentation focuses on one of those best practices. \nAttendees will learn the details behind how the ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV) for upper limb localized fatigue is used as a standard baseline for which measurements taken while working with and without an upper extremity exoskeleton\, can be compared. \n \nPresenters\, Jason Gillette\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Iowa State University and Terry Butler\, CSP President\, Lean Steps Consulting Inc.\, will explain the methods behind measuring percent maximum voluntary contraction and duty cycle with electromyography (EMG) to determine whether a job task is above the ACGIH threshold limit value (TLV) for fatigue with and without an upper extremity exoskeleton. \nIn addition\, attendees will learn how real-world studies and systematic lab testing can be used to develop predictive models for shoulder fatigue. It will be explained how video and motion capture can also be used to help predict which job tasks have higher fatigue risk. \nContact conference@wearablerobotics.com for more information.  \n\nDate: September 16\, 2020\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: Online \nPrice: $0/Members & Students and $25/Non-members \nOrganizer: Wearable Robotics Association \nRegistration: https://wra5.wildapricot.org/event-3967849
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-best-practices-when-evaluating-upper-extremity-exoskeletons/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20200826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20200826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T123746
CREATED:20200806T164515Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Dr. Bell on Using EksoNR
DESCRIPTION:A Digital Talk with Dr. Bell: Treating Acquired Brain Injury and Neuro Diagnoses with EksoNR \n“Join Dr. Kathleen Bell of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for this exclusive digital event\, where she talks about how she is using EksoNR to innovate their therapy program and improve patient outcomes. \nDr. Kathleen Bell is the Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at UT Southwestern Medical Center and holder of the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Chair in Mobility Research.  She graduated from Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia\, PA\, completed residency at the University of Washington in Seattle\, WA and completed an NIHR (now NIDLIRR) Switzer Fellowship…”
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/dr-bell-on-using-eksonr/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T123746
CREATED:20200807T175342Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Indego: Stroke Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Influence of Advanced Technology on Stroke Rehabilitation\n\nDescription \nIn this live webinar Dr. Francisco will provide an update on the use of advanced technology in stroke rehabilitation. He will address and show evidence-based stroke rehabilitation interventions which promote greater functional recovery and explains how the Indego exoskeleton is used in the outpatient department at TIRR Memorial Hermann\n\nTime \n\nAug 12\, 2020 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\n\n\nSource:\nhttps://parker.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H9-U3TSwTj-KRP_Pd4RI-Q
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-indego-stroke-rehabilitation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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