Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics

Nov 11 2024 7 ep. 38 mins 2

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We have gone through a digital revolution and are now on the verge of a physical revolution. Join Borislav "Bobby" Marinov of the Exoskeleton Report and Prof. Thomas "Tom" Sugar of the Wearable Robotics Association as we explore a world of devices that can help you get things done faster and safer.

We will cover occupational/industrial, medical, military, and consumer exoskeletons.

For more information, visit:
Exoskeleton Report: https://exoskeletonreport.com/
Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com/

Support this podcast on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ExoskeletonReport

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Episode 7: Challenges to Mass Exoskeleton Adoption: Understanding the Barriers

Nov 11 2024 49 mins

In Episode 7 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, hosts Bobby Marinov (ExR) and Tom Sugar (WearRA) team up to uncover the recurring challenges that have slowed the widespread adoption of exoskeleton technology—issues like fit, comfort, proving the return on investment (ROI), limitations in range of motion, heat management, and more. The episode delves into these bar

Episode 6: Overview of Medical Exoskeletons

Oct 28 2024 38 mins

Medical exoskeletons are some of the first and oldest examples of wearable robotics. This is the last general overview episode of the applications of exoskeleton technology. Tom and I were cautious in our statements. We realize that countless people suffer from mobility impairments and could benefit from inexpensive, easy-to-use medical wearables. On the one hand, we didn't want to

Episode 5: Consumer and Commercial Exoskeletons

Oct 14 2024 43 mins

One of the quickly growing applications of wearable technology is for recreational, sports, fitness, and education use. Consumer exoskeletons come in all sizes and flavors and hosts Tom and Bobby explore what is on the market and how it compares to related technologies. Support the show

Episode 4: Applications of Military Exoskeletons

Sep 30 2024 47 mins

What are the applications for military exoskeletons and wearable robots? Tom Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) discuss vibration mitigation, energy harvesting, logistics, gravity compensating, and mobility-enhancing exos for defense and military applications.Summary:In Episode 4 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, hosts Bobb

Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Episode 3: Application to Industrial and Occupational Exoskeletons

Sep 16 2024 40 mins

How can exos change the way we do repetitive and physically demanding work tasks!? What body types do they try to safeguard, how do they go about it, and what are some examples of where they have been used? This is a casual conversation meant to serve as an introduction to this topic. Support the show

Episode 2: Types of Exoskeleton Devices

Sep 08 2024 37 mins

In this episode, Bobby from Exoskeleton Report and Tom from the Wearable Robotics Association delve into the intricacies of the Exoskeleton Report Catalog, a comprehensive database of over 200 commercialized exoskeletons. They discuss how the catalog came to life, initially inspired by a 10-year-old PowerPoint presentation by Tom, and how it has evolved into an invaluable resource

Episode 1: What is an exoskeleton or a wearable robot?

Sep 07 2024 15 mins

Just what exactly is an exoskeleton anyways?! – reads the title of an article that tries to shed some light on the question all the way back from 2017. (link) In the last seven years, there have been countless changes and breakthroughs in the exo industry, and that article now needs an update. Catch Prof. Tom Sugar, director of the Wearable Robotics Association, and myself as we