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Questions to be answered

• What research is being done on rehabilitation and occupational exoskeletons?
• What are the experiences of exoskeleton companies?
• What different types of exoskeletons are there?
• How does it feel to wear an exoskeleton?
• To which extent have exoskeletons been adopted?
• Which aspects are important to enhance acceptance of people to wear exoskeletons?

Description

This first workshop on exoskeletons with speakers from industry and academia focuses on exoskeletons for rehabilitation and industry and includes the technical aspects and evaluation of exoskeletons. It focuses on how exoskeleton technologies developed by European research groups and companies are making an impact in the real world.

Organisation of the WS

• 14:00 - 14:05 Introduction: Exoskeletons in Europe (Dr. Cristian Camardella – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy)
• 14:05 - 14:15 [Title to be announced] (Prof. Giovanni Berselli – University of Genova, Italy)
• 14:15 - 14:25 Rehabilitation and Occupational Exoskeletons: Sant’Anna’s experience (Dr. Tommaso Bagneschi – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy)
• 14:25 - 14:35 Hybrid Arm Exoskeleton: Energy-efficient Architecture for Load-Handling Assistance (Eng. Edgar Daniel Fonseca Roja – Wearable Robotics, Italy)
• 14:35 - 14:45 Industrial exoskeletons evaluation: methodologies and experiences (Dr. Angel Dacal – CTAG Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia, Spain)
• 14:45 - 15:15 Interactive Demos: Workshop participants will be able to try out different exoskeletons and engage with experts
• 15:15 - 15:20 Closing (Dr. Andrea Calanca – University of Verona, Italy)

Intended outcome

• Participants will gain insights into the current landscape of exoskeleton technology in Europe.
• Attendees will have the opportunity to try exoskeletons firsthand and understand the practical challenges and benefits of their usage.
• Establish a bridge between academic research, industrial needs, and potential users for increased technology adoption.

Speakers, Panelists, etc

Speakers

• Dr. Cristian Camardella – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy
• Prof. Giovanni Berselli – Uniservity of Genova, Italy
• Dr. Tommaso Bagneschi – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa, Italy
• Eng. Edgar Daniel Fonseca Roja – Wearable Robotics, Italy
• Dr. Angel Dacal – Innovation and Impact in Manufacturing Head of Department, CTAG Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia, Spain
• Dr. Andrea Calanca – University of Verona, Italy

Demo

The final list of exoskeleton demos is still under construction but will include prototypes and commercially available exoskeletons of various EU countries including Italy and Germany.

Topic Groups and/or Innovation networks involved

Not applicable.

Projects involved

• NRRP AVATAR
• SWAG Project
• SUPERHUMAN project

Further information

Not applicable.

Organisers

• Dr. Shirley A. Elprama (imec - SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel & FARI), shirley.elprama@vub.be
• Dr. Tommaso Bagneschi (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa), tommaso.bagneschi@santannapisa.it
• Dr. Andrea Calanca (University of Verona), andrea.calanca@univr.it
• Dr. Domenico Chiaradia (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa), domenico.chiaradia@santannapisa.it
• Dr. Cristian Camardella (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa), cristian.camardella@santannapisa.it
• Prof. An Jacobs (imec - SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel & FARI),
• Prof. Antonio Frisoli (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa)