Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics

Exoskeleton Report & Wearable Robotics Association

We have gone through a digital revolution and are now on the verge of a physical revolution. Join Borislav "Bobby" Marinov of the Exoskeleton Report and Prof. Thomas "Tom" Sugar of the Wearable Robotics Association as we explore a world of devices that can help you get things done faster and safer. We will cover occupational/industrial, medical, military, and consumer exoskeletons.For more information, visit:Exoskeleton Report: https://exoskeletonreport.com/Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com/Support this podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ExoskeletonReport

  1. Episode 22: Recap from RehabWeek Chicago 2025

    5D AGO

    Episode 22: Recap from RehabWeek Chicago 2025

    Join Dr. Tom Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) as we recap RehabWeek 2025, a world leading conference for rehabilitation robotics, medical exoskeletons, and neurotechnology which was held in Chicago this May. In this episode, Tom shares highlights from the exhibition floor, where 6+ societies united to showcase the future of human mobility. Hear firsthand impressions of cutting-edge exoskeletons and rehab technologies from:  • RobotCT — lower-limb and pediatric exoskeletons  • XoMotion — hands-free self-balancing gait systems  • Wandercraft — autonomous walking exoskeletons  • NextStep Robotics — powered ankle assistance for drop foot  • Fourier Rehab — upper- and lower-limb therapy robots and humanoid assistants  • ⚙️ Robotomize — hip, shoulder, and hand rehabilitation devices Plus, a recap of a powerful moment when content creator Blue Eye Queen stands and walks again for the first time in months using a new hands-free fall-safe mobility device. RehabWeek 2025 was more than a conference, it was a glimpse into how wearable robotics and rehabilitation technology are reshaping independence, recovery, and mobility. ⸻ 🔗 Learn more: https://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics: https://wearablerobotics.com 💌 Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated on exoskeleton news, jobs, and research. ☕ Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/exoskeletonreport Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality! Support the show

    35 min
  2. Episode 21: Emulate & Iterate: Humotech’s Path to Better Prosthetics and Exoskeletons

    OCT 7

    Episode 21: Emulate & Iterate: Humotech’s Path to Better Prosthetics and Exoskeletons

    Is there a way to physically simulate the behavior of wearable devices? From shortening the product iteration and development cycle to creating a new method to testing out prosthetics and orthotics... Humotech aims to simplify the development and adoption of prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. In Episode 21 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, we sit down with Dr. Josh Caputo, Founder and CEO of Humotech and Realize Labs, to discuss his company’s unique approach and vision for the future.  Main Topics: 00:00 Introduction 09:07 Getting Mobility Technology to be a national priority and in front of the US Senate 16:30 Humotech's Unique Approach to Prosthetics and Orthotics 40:44 About Realize Labs 46:23 How Humotech's wearable product development capabilities can be used by larger companies For more information pelase visit: Humotech: https://humotech.com Realize Labs: https://realizelabs.tech Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com If you enjoy this content, join the physical revolution on Patreon   / exoskeletonreport   Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality! Support the show

    55 min
  3. Episode 20: Art Meets Engineering, User-First Exoskeleton with Melissa "Blue Eye Queen"

    SEP 24

    Episode 20: Art Meets Engineering, User-First Exoskeleton with Melissa "Blue Eye Queen"

    Thrilled to have Melissa DiVierti, aka "BLUE EYE QUEEN,"  join Dr. Tom Suggar, aka "Sugar Daddy Jetpack Tommy," and me, Bobby Marinov, aka "Therion," as we discuss how we can make exoskeleton technology look more colorful and accessible. It is no secret that the world of wearables and wearable robotics is dominated by men, with only a handful of the 100+ startups in the field being led by women. That has translated into the design aesthetics, creating metal and wires and walking robocops, which can be most unappealing to the general population.  We are fortunate to have Melissa on this episode, as she is a triple-threat force of nature: an exo user, a person who can benefit from physical mobility aids, and someone with both an engineering degree and an art degree. We fill the hour with discussions from all points of view, from the practicality of exoskeletons to how to make them more appealing. This and much more on Episode 20 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast: Main Topics: 01:40 How did you discover this medical technology and the Shirly Ryan Rehabilitation Center? 05:12 Using the Biomotum device at the Shirly Ryan AbilitiyLab 11:05 Did the exoskeleton help you walk? 15:31 The perfect suit for sacral agenesis. 20:02 Home use availability? 22:08 Adding colors and visual customization to wearables. 28:48 What else do exoskeletons need? 37:54 We need more ladies working on and showcasing exo technology! 40:58 Combining prosthetics/orthotics with exoskeletons. 47:52 We need everyone, especially non-engineers with diverse perspectives. 56:34 Call to action: have exos on real people in real scenarios who don't already know you. Follow Blue Eye Queen: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo6KWP81E4QglF3r1cNgYLA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadivietri/ TED Talk: Melissa DiVietri: https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_div... Website https://melissadivietri.com/about/ For more information on exoskeletonst: Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a r Support the show

    1 hr
  4. Episode 19 From EMG to TLVs Picking the Right Occupational Exoskeleton with Dr Jason Gillette

    SEP 2

    Episode 19 From EMG to TLVs Picking the Right Occupational Exoskeleton with Dr Jason Gillette

    Dr. Sugar and I are proud to be able to share Episode 19 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast for ExR's Patreon Supporters! This time, we are lucky to have as a guest Dr. Jason Gillette, who shares his impressions of occupational exoskeletons. His Biomedical Engineering degree, decades of hands-on expertise in ergonomics and multiple industrial exo projects have given him a deep understanding of the field. During this conversation, he is happy to share his observations on evaluating and task-matching industrial exoskeletons and wearable devices. Together, we discuss tools and methodologies for recording and analyzing job sites, from simple phone recording to EMG sensor studies and everything in between. The conversation flows between biomechanics to simple observations, underlyning the importance of understanding objective and subjective data when running pilots. Sample of Dr. Gillette's Work: - Electromyography-based fatigue assessment of an upper body exoskeleton during automotive assembly - Cambridge University Press, 2022 - Artificial Intelligence for Injury Prevention (Professional Safety, Dec 2024): https://www.assp.org/docs/default-source/psj-articles/f1butleryounggillette_1224.pdf Links: Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com If you enjoy this content, join the physical revolution on Patreon   / exoskeletonreport   Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality!  Support the show

    1h 1m
  5. Episode 18: Nearly Two Decades of Medical Exoskeleton Trials with Dr. Arun Jayaraman

    AUG 18

    Episode 18: Nearly Two Decades of Medical Exoskeleton Trials with Dr. Arun Jayaraman

    Welcome to Episode 18 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. We continue our discussion of medical exoskeletons and physical rehabilitation robotics, this time, joined by Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Executive Director, Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Few people on the planet have more hands-on experience; Arun has tested, evaluated, and implemented more rehabilitation exoskeleton systems than anyone else in the field.  For more, please visit:  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: https://www.sralab.org Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Special thanks to you, our Patreon supporters, for helping make this episode a reality! Please support this podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/exoskeletonreport/membership Support the show

    1h 16m
  6. 17: From Cool Gadget to ‘Must-Have’: Zen Koh on Making Exoskeletons Mainstream

    AUG 5

    17: From Cool Gadget to ‘Must-Have’: Zen Koh on Making Exoskeletons Mainstream

    On Episode 17 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, hosts Dr. Thomas Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) are joined by Zen Koh, Founder & CEO of MotusAcademy, and Ambassador at IISART. Zen does a phenomenal job balancing technology with businesses, while sharing his insights on the present and future of rehabilitation robotics technology. Main Topics:  Introduction to MotusAcademyHow does one direct more attention towards rehabilitation robotics? Working collaboratively with MotusAcademy Rehab Week - bringing people and organizations together Creating a physical rehabilitation robotics ecosystem Wearable robotics ROI What could be the first application of an exoskeleton that you can't just go without?For more, please visit: MotusAcademy: https://motusacademy.org IISART: https://iisart.org Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com If you enjoy this content, join the physical revolution on Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/ExoskeletonReport / Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality! Support the show

    1h 8m
  7. Ep 16, EduExo and STEM Education Exoskeletons with Dr Volker Bartenbach - Auxivo

    JUL 22

    Ep 16, EduExo and STEM Education Exoskeletons with Dr Volker Bartenbach - Auxivo

    How many students have access to exoskeleton labs or projects, and what are some alternatives? Welcome to Episode 16 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. This time, we discuss EduExo and EduExo Pro (made by Auxivo) with the founder and CEO of Auxivo himself. The EduExo is a commercial product designed to make learning about wearables and wearable robotics easier and more accessible to students and enthusiasts. For more, please visit: Auxivo: https://www.auxivo.com Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com If you enjoy this content, join the physical revolution on Patreon   / exoskeletonreport   Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality! Support the show

    50 min
  8. Moving Pediatric Exoskeletons Out Of The Research Lab, Dr Zach Lerner, Co-Founder of Biomotum

    JUL 9

    Moving Pediatric Exoskeletons Out Of The Research Lab, Dr Zach Lerner, Co-Founder of Biomotum

    Welcome to Episode 15 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we discuss the past, present, and future of technology that moves you. In this edition, we are joined by Dr. Zach Lerner, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University. Researcher of rehabilitation robotics and director of the NAU Biomechatronics Laboratory. Zach's love for human mobility began with his status as a world-class climber and a member of the US climbing team; now, he is the CTO and Co-Founder of Biomotum. Main topics: 00:00 Introduction. 04:19 How did you get started with pediatric exoskeletons? 07:23 The multidisciplinary nature of exoskeleton technology. 09:53 Who are some of the people in your lab, and how do you form a great team? 12:53 Success stories. 14:42 People will always have a variety of responses - Discussion. 17:23 Bringing the exoskeleton outside of the lab. 19:35 The importance of user perception. 22:12 How do you see better device adoption? 29:21 Where do you see things happening over the next five years? 33:16 Clinical vs take-home device research grants. 42:15 Innovations and developments in the works. For more, please visit: Biomotum: https://www.biomotum.com Exoskeleton Report: http://exoskeletonreport.com Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com If you enjoy this content, join the physical revolution on Patreon   / exoskeletonreport   Special thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping make this episode a reality! Support the show

    49 min
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We have gone through a digital revolution and are now on the verge of a physical revolution. Join Borislav "Bobby" Marinov of the Exoskeleton Report and Prof. Thomas "Tom" Sugar of the Wearable Robotics Association as we explore a world of devices that can help you get things done faster and safer. We will cover occupational/industrial, medical, military, and consumer exoskeletons.For more information, visit:Exoskeleton Report: https://exoskeletonreport.com/Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com/Support this podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ExoskeletonReport

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