In this episode of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, we have the opportunity to speak with someone who is both an expert in exoskeletons and physical movement, as well as the father of a child facing mobility challenges. What …
Episode 11: Industrial Exoskeletons with Marisol Barrero
Our very own board member, Marisol Barrero, joins us for this very special conversation on her multi-year experience with applying ergonomic solutions, including wearables, to job sites. Marisol holds the Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential, is the Global Ergonomics Manager …
Episode 10 – Report From National Ergonomics Conference and Augmented Enterprise Summit
In this episode, WearRA director Dr. Thomas Sugar recaps his trips to the 2024 Las Vegas National Ergonomics Conference, the “Are You Ready for Exoskeletons?” workshop (held at the same conference), and the Augmented Enterprise Summit, offering a front-row seat …
Episode 9 – Deploying Military Exoskeletons: Insights with George Woodland
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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?” …