Resources
A selection of relevant videos and publications focused on innovative exoskeleton technology.
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VIDEOS
BE-ST | Exo-suits in action - The UK's first on-site exoskeleton trials
March 2023
Who better to tell you what an exoskeleton is really like, than those that have trialled them within their day-to-day jobs?
This video highlights how exoskeletons were received by manufacturing and construction workers across Scotland, as part of an initiative from project partner BE-ST to gather feedback.
Obtaining valuable feedback such as this allows EXSKALLERATE to continue groundbreaking research into exoskeletons and their suitability for industry.
HAWK Hochschule |EXSKALLERATE behind the scenes
March 2023
Recently, EXSKALLERATE partners from HAWK University of Applied Science and Arts and Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH were visited by a TV crew from ZDF.
Along with topics including employer attractiveness, employee health & injury prevention, and emerging technologies such as exoskeletons, the crew were updated on the work and progress of the EXSKALLERATE project.
This video shows behind the scenes footage from the visit!
Hessenchau | Exoskeletons in daily use
January 2023
Our partners at Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH were recently featured by German news provider Hessenchau to promote the EXSKALLERATE project.
The project aims to accelerate the adoption of exoskeletons in construction and manufacturing SMEs, where heavy lifting and physical work can frequently lead to injuries.
WEBINAR | Shaping the future of exoskeletons
May 2022
In this webinar recording, At this webinar you will hear findings from the UK’s first exoskeletons labs presented by partners from National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), University of Strathclyde and BE-ST, run through EXSKALLERATE and Interreg North Sea Region.
EXSKALLERATE explainer video
January 2022
This video explains how the EXSKALLERATE project is improving next-generation exoskeletons to be better suited to everyday manufacturing and construction tasks through interactive testing with SMEs, across the North Sea Region.
The video won first place in the Interreg North Sea Region Explainer category!
NOA Café | Exoskelet
March 2021
EXSKALLERATE consortium member and exoskeleton expert Michael de Looze (TNO) presents the current state of affairs in the field: which exoskeletons are available, which are expected to arrive in the near future, how effective they are and where they are already being applied.
Exomeet | How are exoskeletons changing the way we work?
September 2020
This panel explores how exoskeletons are changing the way we work and is tailored for exoskeleton newbies as well as experienced users. Featuring EXSKALLERATE's Saskia Baltrusch (TNO).
Webinar | Exoskeletons: potential impact and barriers hindering adoption
June 2020
In this webinar, Michiel de Looze explores state-of-the-art industrial exoskeletons and addresses their potential power to reduce workload. He also discusses the barriers that may stand in the way of their acceptance, including aspects like usability, discomfort, and costs, based on practical examples. Following his presentation, InnovationQuarter introduces the EXSKALLERATE project.
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PAPERS
Position Paper: Future exoskeleton technology application by 2030
May 2023
In order to define the future of exoskeletons in the North Sea Region and the rest of Europe, this report zooms in on the strategic thrusts that help to ensure a wider adoption of exoskeletons, delivering societal benefits, economic growth and increased competitiveness.
The research considers the facilitators, barriers and challenges that must be overcome to spur the adoption of exoskeletons. This scenario study aims to explore a future vision for exoskeletons in which two trajectories are mapped in a business-as-usual scenario and an intervention scenario. In doing so, this study equips readers with guidance for exoskeleton innovation and development.
An industrial exoskeleton user acceptance framework based on a literature review of empirical studies
April 2022
Studying the acceptance of exoskeletons in industry has gained increased attention. Exoskeletons (wearable support devices) are envisioned to alleviate heavy work. Examining what factors influence the use of exoskeletons is important, because influencing these factors could positively contribute to the adoption of industrial exoskeletons.
Occupational exoskeletons: A roadmap toward large-scale adoption. Methodology and challenges of bringing exoskeletons to workplaces
September 2021
The large-scale adoption of occupational exoskeletons (OEs) will only happen if clear evidence of effectiveness of the devices is available. Performing product-specific field validation studies would allow the stakeholders and decision-makers (e.g., employers, ergonomists, health, and safety departments) to assess OEs’ effectiveness in their specific work contexts and with experienced workers, who could further provide useful insights on practical issues related to exoskeleton daily use. This paper reviews present-day scientific methods for assessing the effectiveness of OEs in laboratory and field studies, and presents the vision of the authors on a roadmap that could lead to large-scale adoption of this technology.
Effects of industrial back-support exoskeletons on body loading and user experience: an updated systematic review
March 2021
This study by TNO is an updated systematic review of papers published in the last 5 years on industrial back-support exoskeletons. The research questions were aimed at addressing the recent findings regarding objective (e.g. body loading, user performance) and subjective evaluations (e.g. user satisfaction), potential side effects, and methodological aspects of usability testing.
Automatic synthesis of arthrokinematically compatible exoskeletons. A case study on its application on a shoulder occupational exoskeleton
March 2021
Co-authored by EXSKALLERATE's Carlos Rodriguez-Guerrero (VUB), this works presents a new method for the type synthesis of arthrokinematically compatible exoskeletons, that uses graph and linear transformation theory to overcome the limitations of the existing methods, expanding their applicability to the 3D space.
The effectivity of a passive arm support exoskeleton in reducing muscle activation and perceived exertion during plastering activities
January 2021
This study by EXSKALLERATE partner TNO analyses the supportive effect of an arm-support exoskeleton on shoulder muscle activity and perceived exertion, in six tasks of plasterers, each including multiple arm movements.
Waar staan we met exoskeletten voor fysiek zwaar werk?
November 2020
This position paper [in Dutch] from TNO provides an overview of the different types of exoskeletons currently available, the technique and their application. Based on studies into the effectiveness of the exoskeletons, an answer is given to the question of whether exoskeletons can actually reduce the physical load and prevent complaints.
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Benchmarking wearable robots: Challenges and Recommendations From Functional, User Experience, and Methodological Perspectives
November 2020
"Wearable robots (WRs) are increasingly moving out of the labs toward real-world applications. In order for WRs to be effectively and widely adopted by end-users, a common benchmarking framework needs to be established. In this article, we outline the perspectives that in our opinion are the main determinants of this endeavour, and exemplify the complex landscape into three areas."