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SUMMARY:17th Meeting of Committee F48 on Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Wednesday March 25\, 2026 – Friday March 27\, 2026 \nLocation: Hyatt Regency Dallas\, 300 Reunion Blvd E\, Dallas\, Texas \nAbout: This is an opportunity for the entire committee to meet in person\, ratify and discuss standards and work either in subgroups or as part of the main meeting. Expect hours of discussions and reviews of standards and their intent. This is a time to disconnect and focus on adding and revising the exoskeleton and wearable robotics standards landscape. The meeting will be part of April 2026 Committee Week. \nSubcommittees: F48 boasts six technical subcommittees working on standards. \nDuration: The entire Committee meets biannually\, spanning 2 to 3 days of technical discussions\, while subcommittees and technical groups work separately\, though recently there has been more overlap with F45 on Robotics. \nMore Info & Registration: ASTM Committee F48 Site
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/17th-meeting-of-committee-f48-on-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Dallas\, 300 Reunion Blvd E\, Dallas\, Texas\, 300 Reunion Blvd E\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:16th Meeting of Committee F48 on Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Monday\, December 09\, 2025 – Thursday\, December 11\, 2025 \nLocation: Atlanta Marriott Marquis\, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue\, Atlanta\, Georgia; Digital: F48 December meetings will be in a fully virtual format. You can attend by reaching out to the committee staff (link below). \nAbout: This is an opportunity for the entire committee to meet in person\, ratify and discuss standards and work either in subgroups or as part of the main meeting. Expect hours of discussions and reviews of standards and their intent. This is a time to disconnect and focus on adding and revising the exoskeleton and wearable robotics standards landscape. The meeting will be part of December 2025 Committee Week. \nSubcommittees: F48 boasts six technical subcommittees working on standards. \nUpdate: The schedule will include a presentation by I Got Legs and Adam Gorlitsky\, long-range planning\, subcommittee meetings\, such as Terminology\, and much more. \nDuration: The entire Committee meets biannually\, spanning 2 to 3 days of technical discussions\, while subcommittees and technical groups work separately\, though recently there has been more overlap with F45 on Robotics. \nMore Info & Registration: ASTM Committee F48 Site
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/16th-meeting-of-committee-f48-on-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Marquis\, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:15th Meeting of Committee F48 on Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 – Friday\, April 11\, 2025 \nLocation: The event has been moved online via Teams. \nAbout: The April Committee Week will include the 15th general meeting of ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, formed to develop consensus standards for exoskeletons and exosuits. This committee addresses safety\, quality\, performance\, ergonomics\, and terminology throughout the product’s life cycle\, covering various applications from industrial to consumer\, passive to active systems\, and physical to cognitive integration. This will be the first time F48 is meeting in Canada. \nUpdate: The F48 meetings slated for ASTM April Committee week will be held virtually only. \nSubcommittees: F48 boasts six technical subcommittees working on standards. \nDuration: The entire Committee meets biannually\, spanning 2 to 3 days of technical discussions\, while subcommittees and technical groups work separately\, though recently there has been more overlap with F45 on Robotics. \nMore Info & Registration: ASTM Committee F48 Site
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/15th-meeting-of-committee-f48-on-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:14th Meeting of Committee F48 on Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Monday\, December 10\, 2024 – Thursday December 12\, 2024 \nThis December\, the meeting will be held virtually. Particular emphasis will likely be given to terminology. Join committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits (link below) for more information and to participate. \nLocation: Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld\, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive\, Orlando\, Florida / Virtual \nAbout: The December Committee Week will feature the 14th general meeting of ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, formed to develop consensus standards for exoskeletons and exosuits. This committee addresses safety\, quality\, performance\, ergonomics\, and terminology throughout the product’s life cycle\, covering various applications from industrial to consumer\, passive to active systems\, and physical to cognitive integration. \nSubcommittees: F48 boasts six technical subcommittees working on standards. \nFrequency: The entire Committee meets biannually\, spanning 2 to 3 days of technical discussions\, while subcommittees and technical groups work separately. \nMore Info & Registration: ASTM Committee F48 Site
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/14th-meeting-of-committee-f48-on-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld\, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive\, Orlando\, Florida\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:ASTM Exo Games 2024
DESCRIPTION:The second ASTM International Exo Games will be held August 5-8\, 2024\, at the ASTM International Headquarters in West Conshohocken\, Philadelphia\, PA\, U.S. This will be the second time the standards body brings together college students from all over the world in a friendly competition of innovation\, ingenuity\, and problem-solving on a budget. \nMore information will be posted here as it becomes available. By all accounts\, the event should be similar to the inaugural Exo Games held in the second half of 2023. See Exoskeleton Report Magazine Volum 1 Issue 1\, page 4 for more coverage. \nAdditional Information:\nFor the complete overview\, agenda\, location information\, participant lists\, FAQs\, and detailed information on every challenge\, awards\, judges\, and sponsorship opportunity\, visit the ET CoE website: https://www.etcoe.org/new-events-1/exogames2024 \nUpdate:\nThe Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) announced the 2024 judges panel. Their number has gone from three to ten\, and what a list it is! The judges will oversee the excitement and innovation of the Exo Games\, evaluating precision and applauding creativity. See image below:
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/astm-exo-games-2024/
LOCATION:ASTM Internaionl HQ\, 100 Barr Harbor Dr\, Conshohocken\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:13th Meeting of Committee F48 on Exoskeletons
DESCRIPTION:Dates: April 10-12\, 2024 \nLocation: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA \nAbout: The April 2024 Committee Week features the 13th meeting of ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, formed to develop consensus standards for exoskeletons and exosuits. This committee addresses safety\, quality\, performance\, ergonomics\, and terminology throughout the product’s life cycle\, covering various applications from industrial to consumer\, passive to active systems\, and physical to cognitive integration. \nSubcommittees: F48 boasts six technical subcommittees working on standards. \nFrequency: The entire Committee meets biannually\, spanning 2 to 3 days of technical discussions\, while subcommittees and technical groups work separately. \nMore Info & Registration: ASTM Committee F48 Site
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/13th-meeting-of-committee-f48-on-exoskeletons/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:April 5th Deadline: ASTM Exo Games Team Entry
DESCRIPTION:To participate in the ASTM Exo Games 2024\, teams are required to express their interest and submit a Team Description Paper (TDP) by April 5. The TDP should detail the design process\, hardware\, software\, improvements\, and CAD drawings. A template for the TDP will be provided by the ET CoE\, which teams can request by submitting their interest. It’s important to note that failure to submit a TDP by the deadline results in disqualification from the competition\, and late submissions are not accepted. Participation rules emphasize adherence to these guidelines. For detailed information and to submit interest\, visit the ASTM Exo Games website. \nTo emphasize the importance of this deadline\, teams interested in participating in the Exo Games 2024 must submit the form expressing their interest in entering and filling out all additional overview documentation (roughly five pages total). \nEssential Links: Participate – ET CoE Website \nHistory of the Exo Games:\nThe first Exo Games\, hosted by the University of Central Lancashire and ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence\, marked a significant gathering of student teams from various countries. These teams\, guided by ASTM exoskeleton standards and a strict budget\, competed in challenges designed to test their custom-built exosuits integrated with fall protection harnesses. The event\, emphasizing innovation within constraints\, showcased creativity\, technical skill\, and adherence to safety standards. It also served as a platform for fostering STEM education\, linking research and standards\, and promoting human-centered design in exoskeleton technology. This pioneering event not only celebrated the achievements of the participating teams but also set the stage for future Exo Games\, highlighting the growing importance of exoskeleton technology in education and research. Read our full coverage of the Exo Games 2023 in the Exoskeleton Report Digital Magazine Vol 1 Issue 1\, pages 4 – 6\, published September 13\, 2023. \nAbout the Exo Games 2024:\nThe 2nd Annual Exo Games\, sponsored by ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence\, focuses on engaging students in exo technologies\, particularly for First Responder applications. Partnering with NIST through a CRADA agreement\, the event aims to develop exoskeleton metrology and boost student STEM involvement. It allows university teams to design\, build\, and test exoskeletons based on specific project specifications and ASTM standards. This competition encourages innovation and simulates First Responder scenarios\, providing a hands-on learning experience and fostering industry connections. (visit to the competition page) \nThe 2024 iteration of the Exo Games will be held at the ASTM International Headquarters\, 100 Barr Harbor Drive\, West Conshohocken\, PA 19428\, from August 5 to 9\, 2024\, but the first day will be dedicated mainly for teams to set up and will not be open to the general public. Note that closed-toe shoes will be required for entry. \nThe Exo Games 2024 comprises ten unique challenges designed to test exoskeletons in scenarios mimicking real-world tasks. These include a Bomb Squad Walk with a weighted vest and manual dexterity task\, Cache Packaging involving moving varying weight totes\, CPR performance after carrying a medical bag over inclines\, a complex Townhouse Search\, and Firehose Deployment involving hose manipulation. Additional tests include Fire Overhaul using a fire hook for various tasks\, Confined Space navigation\, Don/Doff for Vehicle Entry focusing on exoskeleton usability\, Valve Turning at various heights\, and finally\, an Ascend and Descend Stairs challenge. These tests evaluate exoskeletons’ practicality\, safety\, and efficiency in real-life applications. The same exoskeleton and user must be utilized in all the challenges. \nFrom the Exoskeleton Report team\, good luck to all of the teams!
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/april-5th-deadline-astm-exo-games-team-entry/
LOCATION:ASTM Internaionl HQ\, 100 Barr Harbor Dr\, Conshohocken\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Exploring the ASTM Exo Games 2024
DESCRIPTION:The ASTM F48 Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is ramping up preparations for the second edition of the Exo Games! The center’s director\, William “Bill” Billotte\, and Ann Virts\, robotics researcher at NIST plan to host an informative introductory webinar. \nExploring the ASTM Exo Games: An Informational Webinar will be held on Wednesday\, March 19th\, 2024\, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 p.m. PST). \nThis year’s Exo Games will focus on First Responders and how exoskeletons and wearable robotics should be evaluated. Leveraging the standards developed by Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits will help college teams design\, build\, and assess exoskeleton solutions in a series of defined trials. \nThis webinar will provide a quick overview of the Exo Games\, and how easy it is to participate. You can sign up for the webinar by following this link. This is your chance to: \n\nGet an overview of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE)\nA preview of what to expect at the Exo Games 2024\nAn interactive Q&A session to address your queries\n\nAbout the Exo Games:\nThis a college-level event that is an opportunity for students to meet others interested in wearable physical augmentation technology and simultaneously learn how standards and benchmarking play a crucial role in emerging technology fields. The first Exo Games were held in Lancaster\, UK in 2023 and you can read about them in our digital magazine: Vol 1 Issue Exoskeleton Report Digital Magazine on pages 4 through 6. \nImportant Dates:\n\nApril 5th Deadline: ASTM Exo Games Team Entry\nASTM Exo Games 2024 August 5 to August 8\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nDr. William “Bill” Billotte is the Executive Director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence and the Director of Global Exo Technology Programs at ASTM International. Bill leads a dynamic team that pursues a vision of people of all ages free to pursue high-quality life and participate fully in work and society thanks to safe and reliable exo technologies. He serves as an advisor to the Automotive Exoskeleton Group (AExG) and is a member of several standards committees including F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits. Prior to joining ASTM\, Bill spent the past 17 years providing scientific and technical advice to federal agencies\, first responders\, and international organizations on topics including exoskeletons\, critical infrastructure protection\, CBRNE detection\, and first responder equipment. Bill advocated and aided the establishment of the ASTM F48 committee and is working on their long term strategy and research agendas. He spent a year abroad as a visiting scientist on the European Union’s critical infrastructure protection team at the Joint Research Centre in Italy\, where he provided technical assistance to their working groups to help inform EU policies and international standards. He sponsored a forum through the National Academy of Sciences to convene experts from the federal\, private\, international\, and non-government sectors to exchange information and ideas to improve preparedness and capabilities for disasters that involve accidental or intentional contamination with CBRN agents. He coordinated programs that produced over 50 homeland security focused national standards and over 100 reports on first responder equipment. Bill has received several awards including the US Department of Commerce’s Gold Medal Award for Heroism. Bill holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Dayton\, a Master in Science in Engineering from Wright State University\, and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. \nDr. Ann Virsts is the project leader of the Mobility Performance of Robotic Systems at NIST. She leads the project by developing test methods\, artifacts\, and datasets that measure the performance and safety characteristics of mobile and wearable robots within manufacturing/industrial environments. Ann is also the Associate project leader for the Emergency Response Robots project in the Fire Risk Reduction in Communities program. She develops and implements robot test methods\, interfaces with emergency responders and robot technology developers\, and meets complex technical and logistical demands of demanding response robot field exercises. In addition to her emergency response robotics work. Ann’s past contributions include leading data collection efforts and participating in field exercises for several DARPA and Army Research Laboratory projects.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-exploring-the-astm-exo-games-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:12th F48 Meeting\, Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 12th ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits Fall 2023 meeting is scheduled for September 13-15\, 2023. The planned location for the meeting is the University of Central Lancashire\, Lancashire\, UK. Non-committee members are welcome to attend the meeting in person\, but registering in advance will be appreciated. Unfortunately\, the meeting won’t be back-to-back with the ExoGames\, which are scheduled to take place one month earlier at the same location. This will be the first time F48 is meeting outside of the US. \nMore information and registration will be available on the F48 website (link) closer to the meeting date. \nWhy Attend?\nThe Exoskeleton Report has an entire section dedicated to standards news and initiatives (link)\, but why does it matter? In a nutshell\, it comes to communication and accessibility. The first is obvious if every single of the over 120+ exoskeleton developers used their unique terminology\, labeling\, and description\, it would be hard for interested parties to compare and contrast the different wearables. Improved accessibility is a little bit more abstract. In a nutshell\, without standards\, the responsibility falls on exoskeleton implementers to do all of the leg work: selection\, safety verification\, determining how to measure usability and success\, etc… That is potentially a lot of duplicative work and responsibility\, which has to be reproduced at each site that adopts exoskeletons. ASTM International has been working for years and has already published 22 exoskeleton voluntary standards to streamline and simplify the selection\, maintenance\, adoption\, and eventual retirement of exoskeleton products.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/12th-f48-meeting-fall-2023/
LOCATION:University of Central Lancashire\, Lancashire\, UK\, Lancashire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815
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SUMMARY:Exo Games 2023
DESCRIPTION:The first-ever Exo Games will bring together STEM university student teams in a friendly head-to-head competition for wearable technology and ingenuity at the University of Central Lancashire\, England. The event is planned for August 15-17\, 2023. As of March 2023\, there are seven teams registered from five different countries (US\, UK\, Brazil\, Belgium\, and India). The Exo Games are sponsored by ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE). \nThe ET CoE recognizes the need to create an outlet for STEM students of wearable robotics and human interaction technology to break out from their respective silos in order to connect with peers\, academics\, and professionals. Students will also gain familiarity with the world of international standards. The test protocols created by ASTM Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits will be used to structure the challenges and judging during the competition. \nEach student team is expected to complete one exoskeleton for the competition that will be compatible with current off-the-shelf fall protection harnesses. The Exo Games will be divided into four main challenges: \n\nMain Competition to build and test an exoskeleton device.\nDesign Competition to generate a virtual model that may predict the static and dynamic fit of the design.\nPoster Competition to publicize the team’s work and illustrate how the design would be presented to a general audience unfamiliar with wearable technology.\nPresentation Competition in which teams will give a short overview of their design and development process.\n\nIf you are curious\, there are more detailed specifications for the 2023 Exo Games on the ET CoE LinkedIn page: link. \nKey Individuals:\nThe Exo Games will not take place without the support of ASTM International and the main organizers: Matthew Dickinson\, Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire; William Billotte\, Executive Director of Exo Technology Center of Excellence; and Nora Nimmerichter\, Manager of Technical Committee Operations. \nRare Opportunity:\nHistorically\, exoskeleton technology competitions have been few and far between. The Cybathlon\, WearRA Innovation Challenge\, and Toyota Mobility Challenge do not exclude student teams\, but they could end up competing against companies and professionals. The last Applied College Exoskeleton (ACE) challenge was held in 2022\, and there may not be another one for some time. This leaves the Exo Games as a rare opportunity for students to collaborate and learn about this emerging technology within the guides set by the competition. \nReal-Life Applications\nThe Exo Games are built around exposing students to practical and realistic challenges and applications of exoskeleton technology. Simultaneously\, the evaluation of the devices will be based on ASTM International standards and work items. Below are the tasks that users of the wearables the teams are designing are expected to perform: \n\nMobility challenge: sit-to-stand and walk.\nTransferring a load while simulating additional safety gear (similar to a bomb disposal squad suit or working in a radioactive environment).\nPalletization of boxes\, akin to a warehouse and other logistical environments.\nDexterity test – can the exoskeleton user still perform fine manipulation\, or is their attention or fine hand movement impeded by the student design device?\n\nThe expectation is for the exoskeleton devices in the competition to cost less than $2\,000 to build and to challenge the participant’s knowledge of the human body and how it can be assisted in performing specific tasks.
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/exo-games-2023/
LOCATION:University of Central Lancashire\, Lancashire\, UK\, Lancashire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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SUMMARY:11th F48 Meeting\, Spring 2023 ASTM Committee Week
DESCRIPTION:The 11th ASTM International Committee F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits will be held in conjunction with ASTM committee week this April in Denver\, Colorado. This meeting will take face-to-face\, without a hybrid component for members to join remotely. \nBy hosting the meeting during Committee Week\, F48 members will have the opportunity to connect and interact with other relevant ASTM members and workgroups\, such as Committee F45 on Robotics. Committee Week usually hosts between 17 to 25 ASTM committees with attendee numbers ranging from 800 to 1400. The event is primarily focused on creating consensus-based standards. \nThose interested in participating are advised to register online before the event\, but registering at the door is also possible. The event is open to anyone\, regardless of membership. There is no registration fee. \nThe event will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown. The cut-off date to make your hotel reservation is March 16th\, 2023\, or when the ASTM block is full. \nTo register online prior to the event\, use the link below:\nApril 2023 Committee Week Registration and Meeting Information
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/11th-f48-meeting-spring-2023-astm-committee-week/
LOCATION:Sheraton\, Denver\, Colordo\, Denver\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Buy America for Exoskeletons by ASTM International
DESCRIPTION:ASTM International is proud to host the webinar titled Buy America: Domestic Preferences for Exoskeleton Procurements. \nThis webinar could be vital and informative for exoskeleton producers\, suppliers\, and investors if they have any aspirations to sell wearables to the US government. It is cumbersome\, but those wishing to engage in sales with US government agencies may be required to explain where their exoskeletons were made and sourced. Just like dealing with the FDA for medical exoskeletons\, it is better to know in advance what requirements may be placed on exoskeleton developers and their products. ASTM International is providing this webinar free of charge\, but registration is required. \n“During this webinar\, you’re going to be able to understand how sourcing and manufacturing components for your exoskeletons can potentially exclude you from prospective customers. As you know\, the [US] government spends a lot of money buying things and often sets numerous requirements for the things that it buys\, and that includes exo technology. They focus not only on safety and environmental sustainability but also things like ‘where did materials come from’ and ‘where were these materials transformed and manufactured into the final product?’ The ASTM International Buy America: Domestic Preferences for Exoskeleton Procurements webinar will go over these types of requirements\, how they could be applied to you in your industry\, as well as what they could mean for you as an exoskeleton developer. We hope you join the webinar.” – Nora Nimmerichter\, Technical Committee Operations Manager at ASTM International via LinkedIn. \nAbout the Presenter:\n“Paul Hurst serves as the chair of Steptoe’s Government Contracts Group. He’s ranked in Chambers USA\, and their recent client feedback said he ‘is extremely knowledgeable about all of the complex government regulations that deal with contracting and matters related to small business association contracts.’ Legal 500 US noted Paul attracts praise for his ‘deep knowledge’ and ‘keen analysis of the issues.’ He has significant experience in complex civil litigation and regularly represents government contractors in the defense\, construction\, and healthcare industry. He litigates bid protests at the General Accountability Office\, the Court of Federal Claims\, the Small Business Administration\, and state and local forums\, as well as disputes involving contracts\, fraud\, construction-related claims\, RICO\, and intellectual property pending in federal courts and state courts across the nation. Paul also has substantial experience with other government contracts-related litigation\, ADR\, and proceedings\, including claims\, internal investigations\, government audits and investigations\, reverse FOIA matters\, and civil False Claims Act and qui tam actions. He also counsels clients on matters relating to federal procurement statutes and regulations\, including compliance\, contract changes\, the False Claims Act\, the Anti-Assignment Act\, Small Business contracting\, federal procurement\, procurement integrity\, and corporate counseling for mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors. Paul previously participated in the firm’s Legal Aid Loaned Associate Program. As a loaned associate\, he gained a tremendous amount of trial experience representing indigent clients in matters pending before the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.” \nAbout Buy America:\nNot to be confused with “Buy American\,” the Buy America Act was established in 1982 mainly to regulate steel and transportation supplies. Over time\, however\, it has expanded to include some fabric materials\, and its requirements have seeped to touch wearables and exoskeleton products. For those looking to make and sell exoskeletons for US government agencies\, such as the Army\, it is vital to know in advance what expectations might be placed upon them. \nRegistration link:\nYou can register for ASTM International Buy America: Domestic Preferences for Exoskeleton Procurements Webinar here: link \nTime: Wed\, Mar 15\, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/webinar-buy-america-for-exoskeletons-by-astm-international/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future
DESCRIPTION:ASTM International’s committees E08 on Fatigue and Fracture\, F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices\, and F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits are proud to announce a joint Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue\, Fracture Resistance\, and Durability in Transportation\, Medical Devices\, and Exoskeletons. The symposium will be held on Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon November 1st and 2nd\, 2022. The event will be held in conjunction with the standards development meetings of the committees. \nObjective and Scope\nInvited speakers will present contemporary design and material requirements and address methodologies in fatigue crack initiation\, crack propagation\, and failure analyses employed in ground vehicle\, aircraft\, aerospace\, medical devices\, etc. that may be employed in exosuits and exoskeletons \nTopics for this symposium may include: \n\nEnvironmental Parameters / Material Behavior\nStandard Methodologies to Characterize Materials Employed in Medical and Exoskeleton/Exosuit Design\nStrain-based and Stress-based Fatigue Behavior\nFracture Mechanics Behavior\nDeformation Characteristics\nCharacterization of Material/Device for Design Reliability\,\nMean Strain\, Mean Stress Response of Nitinol\nLifetime Prediction Techniques for Medical and Exoskeleton/Exosuit Devices\nMetallurgy\, Microstructures and Mechanical Properties Processing Parameters / Material Behavior\nSimulation Characterizations and Applications to Design and Prediction\nMaterial Selection for Biocompatibility and/or Wearability\n\nFor hotel and registration information please visit the ASTM International website after August: link. \nAbout the Event\n“The Symposium on Medical Devices of the Future – What’s Needed for Fatigue\, Fracture Resistance and Durability in Transportation\, Medical Devices\, and Exoskeletons\, will be held Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning\, November 1-2\, 2022.  Sponsored by ASTM Committees E08 on Fatigue and Fracture\, F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices\, and F48 on Exoskeletons and Exosuits\, the symposium will be held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans\, LA\, in conjunction with the November standards development meetings of the committees.” – ASTM International
URL:https://exoskeletonreport.com/event/symposium-on-medical-devices-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Sheraton New Orlens Hotel\, 500 Canal St\,\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY: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: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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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: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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