0nline seminar: Exoskeletons 08 February 2023 | 10-11h CEST Conference language: English Participation: free of charge Registration required
In the 1st A+A Expert Talk of our new web-seminar series within the A+A trade fair framework, we dived into the innovative topic of Exoskeletons. They offer abundant chances for implementation in industry, logistics, health care and handcraft.
Different functionality: The usage of exoskeletons for overhead work, repetitious work sequences in e.g. Distribution/Shipping or Production lines has been discussed.
Benefits in application: We placed a special focus on how exoskeletons can be integrated in our new work environments to successfully integrate them in our daily business to maintain the employee workforce best possible.
Solutions: Showcasing innovations and trends, use cases and solutions for the future have been an integral part as well.
Exoworkathlon® – A prospective study approach for the evaluation of industrial exoskeletons
The presentation will feature the idea of the Exoworkathlon, a prospective study approach, that aims to assess exoskeletons in realistic use cases and to evaluate them neutrally in their entirety using different assessments. It will be conducted at WearRAcon Europe and A+A 2023 as a live study.
Verena Kopp, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
PREVENTION OF Work-related injuries: THE OTTOBOCK EXOSKELETON FAMILY
Our bodys are stressed significantly during various physical activities. Ottobock offers a range of exoskeleton solutions to make hard jobs easier and keep employees healthy and productive at the same time.
David Duwe, Vice President Otto Bock Bionic Exoskeletons Europe
The presentation will point out the needs of exoskeletons to prevent back pain during heavy physical work. The back-supporting exoskeleton Laevo will be introduced and current application areas will be discussed.
Boudewijn Wisse, Innovator and Entrepreneur | Founder & Technical Director @ Laevo BV
Successful Exchange & Collaboration with our partners
The A+A Expert Talk on the topic of exoskeletons is realized together with our partner Fraunhofer Institute (IPA) and our speakers from the industry, Ottobock and Laevo.