Welcome to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, a discussion on real-life practical human augmentation. We do our best to cut through the science fiction and marketing hype to get to the bottom of what exoskeleton technology can and can’t do for you or your family. We are very fortunate to have our first guest …
Episode 8: Meet the Groups Advancing Exoskeleton Awareness
Episode 8 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast is all about governing and related organizations within this emerging tech field.
Podcast Episode 7: Challenges to Mass Exoskeleton Adoption: Understanding the Barriers
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 …
Medical Applications: Episode 6 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast
In the 6th episode of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, we conclude our overview of the significant applications of exo technology. Medical wearables have been developing for decades, and there is no shortage of devices and uses to discuss. However, this is a very sensitive topic. On the one hand, we didn’t want to …
Podcast Episode 5: Consumer Exoskeletons
Can you use exoskeleton technology to your advantage if you want to go out and have some fun? Absolutely! Join Bobby and Tom in a conversational overview of consumer/commercial exoskeletons and similar technology. This episode discusses developments in skiing, fitness, hiking, STEM education, and training wearables. For the first time in this episode, we also …
Podcast Episode 4: Applications of Military Exoskeletons
With the combined efforts of the Wearable Robotics Association and the Exoskeleton Report, we continue our overview of exoskeleton applications. In episode 4 of our ongoing podcast series, we follow up our introduction to occupational and industrial wearables with that of military exoskeletons. You can listen to the newest podcast episode here: Or, you can …
Masterclass: Are You Really Ready for Exoskeletons?
ErgoExpo returns in 2024 to the colorful city of Las Vegas. Like the 2023 edition, the conference will feature several talks on occupational and industrial exoskeletons. One of those will be a Masterclass titled “Are You Really Ready for Exoskeletons?” This workshop will be equally divided between a four-member expert panel and a Q&A session. …
Episode 3: Applications of Industrial Exoskeletons
The joint video series between the Wearable Robotics Association and the Exoskeleton Report is starting to transform into a full podcast. In this episode, we explore the applications of industrial and occupational exoskeletons. What can they do for you? How can wearable robotics change how we do repetitive work? If you know people who have …
WearRA is Proud to Sponsor the Completion of Shorts on Exoskeletons
The Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA) may not hold a conference in 2024, but that doesn’t mean it has lost its vision of educating and informing about the state and proliferation of exoskeleton technology. The organization recently had the opportunity to financially support the Exoskeleton Report in completing the professional editing of a short interview series. …
Video: Types and Categorization of Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotic Devices
This article was originally published on the Exoskeleton Report. In the first episode of Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics, Prof. Thomas “Tom” Sugar and I explored what an exoskeleton is and isn’t. Now, in episode 2, we examine the types and categorizations of exoskeleton devices, not so much as an academic exercise but as a practical …