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The SWAG project is a multidisciplinary initiative in the field of soft robotics, focusing on the development of soft lower extremity exosuits, or “soft wearable robots'', for the lower body and core. The project aims to replace traditional rigid materials found in exoskeletons, with high-strength, inflatable fabrics and sensing films to create smart, human-assistive, soft and lightweight garments. The envisioned exosuits will ensure user comfort and safety, while remaining virtually undetected, invisible under clothing due to their garment-like design. SWAG exosuits will empower humans in their daily activities, from occupational assistance, to daily mobility, fitness and immersive entertainment. The project aims to replace rigid materials with high-strength, inflatable fabrics and films to create human-assistive exosuit devices. These devices will target strain-prone areas of the human body, offering betterhighly variable stiffness and increased force-to-weight ratios compared to existing methods. The four-year project plans to demonstrate its advances in four different scenarios; assisting people with mobility impairments, supporting manual labourers, wellness training and immersive VR. SWAG involves 13 partners from six EU countries and the UK, including leading academics, Research and Technology Organisations and two commercial partners. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement no. 101120408.
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- Robotics Engineering
- Μέγεθος εταιρείας
- 11-50 εργαζόμενοι
- Έδρα
- Athens
- Ιδρύθηκε
- 2023
- Ειδικότητες
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🌟 Revolutionising rehabilitation with soft, comfortable wearable devices! Researchers at Tampere University have developed a groundbreaking pneumatic touchpad that senses touch, force, and pressure, all without electricity. This soft, silicone-based technology paves the way for comfortable, wearable rehabilitation devices that adapt naturally to the body and provide real-time data for recovery and therapy. Soft sensors integrated into these wearables enhance the patient experience. Unlike traditional hard devices, soft materials improve comfort, flexibility, and safety, making them ideal for rehabilitation aids, movement assistance, and even advanced prosthetics with touch sensitivity. As wearable rehabilitation technology advances, comfort will be a key factor in improving outcomes and enhancing patient engagement in recovery. #rehabilitationtech #wearableinnovation #softmaterials #medicaldevices
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🚧 Exoskeletons in Construction: Ready for the tough jobs? 🦾 Exoskeletons offer huge potential in construction and heavy industries, but many companies are hesitant to adopt them. 💡 Adoption Challenges: The construction industry is cautious with new tech, especially SMEs with tight profit margins. More real-world case studies and pilot programs are needed to showcase benefits and build trust. 💲 Cost Concerns: While initial costs seem high, the long-term savings from reduced workplace injuries can outweigh them. A phased implementation strategy, starting small and scaling gradually, can help companies manage costs while ensuring they choose the right exoskeleton for their needs. Exoskeletons are ready to handle the tough jobs, but it's time to make the move smarter, not faster. With proper planning and industry collaboration, we can transform how work is done in the field. 🚀 #constructiontech
Exoskeletons in Construction and Heavy Industries: Can They Really Handle the Tough Jobs? -- Occupational Health & Safety
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📣SWAG Research on Human-Centered Design of Soft Exosuit to Feature at ICNR 2024! The paper, "User-Centered Design Approach for the Development of an Assistive Soft Exosuit," has been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR) 2024. The research details the consortium’s Human-Centered Design approach in the development of a versatile soft exosuit within the SWAG project. By involving users from diverse fields such as mobility assistance, occupational enhancement, wellness training, and immersive haptics, the exosuit will be tailored to meet real-world needs. The process includes identifying user requirements through literature reviews and focus groups, and iteratively testing prototypes. We are thrilled to share our findings on the 6th November in session WR04 - Enhancing and evaluating impact of wearable robots by user involvement: practical guidance at #ICNR2024. Congrats to Gerdienke Prange-Lasonder, Kira Oberschmidt, Ilaria Pacifico, Marko Jamšek, Jan Babič, Federico Masiero, Lorenzo Masia, Katerina Smyrli, Erik Prinsen and Roessingh Research and Development, Jozef Stefan Institute, TWI Hellas, Heidelberg University for this amazing work! Stay tuned to discover the published research!
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🌊 Enhancing Underwater Performance! 🤖 A recent study by Beau Johnson and Michael Goldfarb on developing a lower limb exoskeleton for human finned swimming has revealed valuable insights into joint torque and thrust generation using a human-scale robotic platform. Key findings include: 1️⃣ The underwater environment acts as a viscous load, varying by fin type. 2️⃣ Movement characteristics are consistent when normalised by amplitude and frequency. 3️⃣ Power-specific thrust is invariant across fin types and amplitudes. 4️⃣ Kicking phasing has minimal impact on thrust generation. These insights are a significant step forward for researchers aiming to improve underwater swimming performance with exoskeleton technology! #exoskeletontechnology #marineengineering
Torque, speed, and power requirements for the design of a lower limb exoskeleton to augment human finned swimming | Robotica | Cambridge Core
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🚨 What’s new in workplace wearables? 💡 Smart Manufacturing highlights the latest in wearable tech—like AR headsets, exoskeletons, and sensors—and how they can benefit manufacturers and workers. Wearable tech can enhance safety and efficiency if used correctly, but success requires communication, comfort, and patience. What are your thoughts on wearables in manufacturing?
I share research & insights on biomechanics, exoskeletons & wearable tech | Engineering Professor @VanderbiltU | Co-Founder & Chief Scientist @HeroWearExo
🚨 What's new in workplace wearables? 💡 Smart Manufacturing magazine breaks down several emerging technologies—including extended reality headsets, occupational exoskeletons and wearable sensors—and how they can benefit manufacturers and their personnel. 🎯 Major takeaways that resonated with me: 1️⃣ Importance of communication "Manufacturers need to properly communicate with employees the purpose and function of wearables,” said Jon Reneberg, who spearheads the Innovation and Technology practice at Purdue University’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership. He also emphasizes the need for management to be open and honest with employees about any new wearable tech’s purpose. “Fully honest,” he says. “So don’t just tell them what you think they want to hear, but be honest and be respectful of people’s privacy.” 2️⃣ Importance of implementation (training and roll-out process) "Whether it’s augmented-reality (AR) glasses that can overlay real-time information in a production process, exosuits that help prevent injury and reduce fatigue, or sensors that monitor how employees are interacting with their environment, wearable products need to make sense and be properly used." "Wearables should not just be bought, thrown on the shop floor and left for workers to try to outfit themselves. There needs to be an organized deployment," said Paul Nicholson, HeroWear’s vice president of growth. 3️⃣ Importance of comfort and not interfering "If it’s not functionally usable by the user—gets in the way, things like that—it’s not going to succeed,” Nicholson says. “But also, if the change management isn’t handled well, it’s not going to succeed.” 4️⃣ Importance of patience (change takes time) Companies should be patient with any change. “Often, the bigger the company, the more likely they are to try something out and 30 days later say, ‘Well, the employees rejected it, let’s scrap that and move on to the next big thing,’” Reneberg says. “But what I would say is take your time with things like that.” 5️⃣ There are still several common barriers to adoption "The devices have had to be good enough" (and many are not) "There has to be buy-in from the leadership (e.g., C-suite) and companies’ budgeting" (especially for more expensive tech) "The final issue, and perhaps the hardest, has been getting buy-in from the workforce... However, there has been a shift in this attitude with a younger workforce that is more open to trying this kind of tech, and such tech has been effectively used as a recruiting tool. Some companies are actually using it as a competitive advantage." 📍 Summary "Wearable technology can be helpful [e.g., for enhancing safety or efficiency] on the shop floor, if it's used right." But getting things right spans from communication and implementation to device design and comfort to gaining buy-in from users and leadership alike. 👇🏽 Check out the full article below for more details and great insights. #exoskeletons #exosuits #wearables
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🌄 Innovative hiking technology! The MO/GO pants, developed by Skip in collaboration with Arc'teryx Equipment, are designed to enhance hiking experiences. Equipped with an exoskeleton, these pants provide 40% more leg power and reduce the feeling of carrying 30 pounds (14 kg) less. They support natural movement, minimising muscle fatigue while being beneficial not just for hikers but also for individuals with joint issues or chronic illnesses. Ongoing trials are also exploring their potential benefits for conditions like Parkinson’s disease. What are your thoughts on the future of exoskeleton technology in outdoor activities? #exoskeleton #outdoortech
These pants incorporate an exoskeleton to make hiking easier
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🚀 The #Exoskeleton market is poised for massive growth! Valued at $1.46Bn in 2023, it's expected to reach a staggering $9.78Bn by 2030 with a CAGR of 31.2%. These wearable devices are revolutionising sectors like healthcare, industrial operations, and defense, enhancing human strength, mobility, and performance. From aiding in rehabilitation to boosting productivity in physically demanding jobs, exoskeletons are becoming essential across industries. SWAG aims to explore a fundamentally new approach to engineering soft structures that omit fully rigid materials for inflatable ones made from high-strength fabrics and films when manufacturing human-assistive exoskeletal devices that target strain-prone segments of the human body. #exosuits #wearabletech #assistivedevices
Exoskeleton Market is expected to reach USD 9.78 Bn by 2030, as per Maximize Market Research.
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Exciting research shows exosuits preventing workplace injury! HeroWear’s latest study reveals how their Apex 2 exosuits are drastically reducing back injuries in warehousing. Over 280,000 hours of work, workers reported 0 back injuries (down from 1 injury per 27,000 hours). Additionally, users experienced 25% less discomfort and 20% less fatigue! 💪 Our SWAG solution aims to replace traditional rigid materials found in exoskeletons, with high-strength, inflatable fabrics and sensing films to create smart, human-assistive, soft and lightweight garments. It will be demonstrated as a solution that can increase manual labourers’ capabilities to manipulate and move heavy objects with reduced physical strain and increased safety. #workplacesafety #injuryprevention #safetytech #exosuits
New study finds exosuits reduce injuries, fatigue in warehousing
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