The webinar series THE TALK will discuss “Applications of exoskeletons for occupational and rehabilitation purposes” on Monday, November 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Exoskeletons are currently one of the most promising technologies in wearable robotics: on the one hand, they promote functional recovery in rehabilitation programs, and on the other, they support human work in production contexts, reducing loads and ergonomic risks.
In healthcare, rehabilitation exoskeletons offer customized solutions that integrate with traditional therapeutic approaches, with new generations of devices, such as soft or bimanual exoskeletons, which are characterized by their lightness, adaptability, and ability to stimulate a more natural and progressive recovery.
In the workplace, occupational exoskeletons are becoming increasingly widespread thanks to their ability to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and increase the sustainability of work activities.
The webinar will address these issues by providing an overview of the technologies behind exoskeletons and illustrating some of their applications in the fields of rehabilitation and employment, starting with the research being developed in the THE project.
The program:
- Introduction – D. Chiaradia, SSSA
- Soft exoskeletons for functional rehabilitation of the upper limb. Design and pre-clinical evaluation – D. Chiaradia, SSSA
- ALEX: Bimanual exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation – L. Lencioni, Wearable Robotics
- DANTE: the UNIFI hand exoskeleton for assistance – C. Brogi, UNIFI
- Occupational exoskeletons and their validation – S. Crea, SSSA
- Occupational exoskeletons: opportunities, limitations, and lessons learned from the IUVO experience – I. Pacifico, IUVO
Here is the link to register
For information: f.mazzini@scienzedellavita.it
