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WearRAcon Europe

Foto: Publikum bei einem Vortrag auf der WearRAcon 2023

The Leading Conference for Wearable Robotics in Europe

WearRAcon Europe is the European edition of the WearRAcon Conference, organized biennially by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) and the University of Stuttgart’s Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Management (IFF), in close collaboration with the global exoskeleton interest group, the Wearable Robotics Association (WearRA) based in Phoenix, Arizona (USA).

The conference aims to showcase the latest findings, trends, and innovations in wearable robotics across Europe, with a particular focus on occupational exoskeletons. It seeks to facilitate interactions among professionals in wearable robotics, industry end-users, academic experts, and representatives from governmental agencies. A new feature for the 2025 edition will be the inclusion of digital ergonomics tools and their integration with exoskeleton deployment and ergonomic workplace design.

The WearRAcon Europe Conference will provide valuable insights into the evolving world of exoskeleton systems and digital ergonomic tools from various perspectives. In conjunction with the A+A Congress, it will set future-oriented impulses, offering an ideal platform for scientific and industry-focused discourse.

At a Glance

  • November 5–6, 2025
  • Conference Language: English
  • Location: CCD Congress Center, 1st floor, room 2
  • Tickets: Ticket for the A+A Congress is needed

Showcase your research – Submit your contribution

Got research on exoskeletons at work? Share it with the community!

Submit your work to our upcoming conference – whether it’s fresh results, work-in-progress, or real-world applications. Choose between Regular Contributions (deadline: July 4) or Late Breaking Results (deadline: September 15). Just send us a 2-page abstract (PDF, in English) via the submission form. Presentations will be either posters or talks.

This is new: Abstracts will now be available as online proceedings through the Fraunhofer-Publica platform – ensuring long-term visibility and accessibility.

Futher information can be found in the documents below.

A sneak peek of WearRAcon:

KEYNOTES:

Generalizable human-robot interfacing: towards bio-protective robotic technologies
Prof. Massimo Sartori, University of Twente

Data-driven and digital ergonomics tools – Current trends and rationale for enhancing the understanding of pathogenic factors
Urban Daub, Fraunhofer IPA


SPEAKERS:
Design of active exoskeletons: lessons learned from over 10 years of research, development and assessment
Prof. Tom Verstraten, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Assessing the impact of exoskeletons for industrial applications
Dr. Jesús Ortiz, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Acceptance of Occupational Exoskeletons; The big challenge
Israel A. Benavides Sosa, Ford Motor Company
Towards a better understanding of exoskeleton acceptance
Dr. Shirley Elprama, imec - SMIT - VUB/ FARI Brussels
From Burden to Benefit: What Makes Exoskeletons Useful to Workers
Dr. Sandra Maria Siedl, Johannes Kepler University Linz
Field Evaluation of Industrial Wearable Exoskeletons Through Integrative Methods in Real-World Environments
Dr. Sungwoo Park, Hyundai Motor Company
Exoskeleton Studies with Motion-Mining
Dr. Rene Grzeszick, MotionMiners GmbH
Eso-EAWS 2.0 Certification: Integrating exoskeleton use into biomechanical risk assessment
Dr. Mattia Antonelli, Fondazione ERGO-MTM Italia; Dr. Huan Xu, Politecnico di Milano
Exoskeletons in Construction: Validation in Relevant Environment
Dr. Christian Di Natali, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Insights from short- and long-term field studies of an upper-limb passive exoskeleton
Dr. Simona Crea, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
The ROI Case: Unpacking the Latest Evidence on Exosuits Boosting Performance and Reducing Workplace Injuries
Prof. Karl Zelik, Vanderbilt University | HeroWear

Experience exoskeletons live at A+A

Foto: Ein Mann, der ein Exoskelett trägt und damit überkopfarbeiten ausführt.
The wide range of wearable robitics at A+A is complemented by the Exo Park. Here, renowned exhibitors will present their exoskeletons. You can find out more about the products and the technology behind them from the experts on site.

The conference will be supplemented by a wide variety of products and solutions on display at the trade fair and two further exciting areas in the Exo Park: like at the previous A+A, a Self-Experience Space will again be set up so that the exoskeleton systems of various manufacturers can be tested in realistic work scenarios.

In parallel with the Self-Experience Space, the large live study EXOWORKATHLON will also take place again. Trainees from various mechatronic training courses have to complete a concourse and perform holding, lifting and assembling tasks, which have been specially developed with the industry. Data is prospectively collected with different measuring sensors to measure the effects of exoskeletons.

In the EXOWORKATHLON, the IPA focuses especially on prevention for young employees in order to raise awareness of the issue and counteract ailments at an early stage.

Insights of WearRAcon 2023

Did you miss WearRAcon 2023? No problem! We've got you covered. We attended the WearRAcon Conference for you—get a glimpse of the event and hear directly from some of the participants.