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New study by Mohamed Irfan Refai (SWAG partner) and co-authors presents a framework for designing soft exosuits with body–suit interaction in mind. 🔗 Full paper: discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1021…

SWAG joins #ARDF25 in Norway to share how AI-powered soft exoskeletons and next-gen robotics can ease manual labour. 🎤 Speaker: Ilaria Pacifico, PhD – R&D Engineer in occupational exoskeletons & evidence-based assessment. 👉 adrforum.eu

The study “Human-in-the-Loop Optimization of Hip Exoskeleton Assistance During Stair Climbing” demonstrates that optimized exoskeleton control can reduce metabolic cost—4.5% vs no exoskeleton, 11.44% vs unpowered assistance. Read the study here: embs.org/tbme/articles/…

A recent study presents a knee exoskeleton that harvests energy during lowering and returns it during rising, allowing the device to partially power itself and reduce reliance on external batteries. 📄 Read the study here: frontiersin.org/journals/robot…

Exciting findings from our collaborators on EMG temporal dynamics! 🦿 New TAP & DAS frameworks improve decoding of user intent, boosting robustness & clinical transferability. For SWAG, such insights guide smarter, adaptive soft exosuits. 🔗 iopscience.iop.org/article/10.108…

Great work led by J.D. Peiffer and colleagues! They developed a smartphone-based system that accurately reconstructs 3D motion and measures gait deviations. arxiv.org/abs/2507.08268

✨ Join us at #ARDF2025 in Norway (24 Sept, 11:30–12:45 | Snønuten) for a session on next-gen #Robotics & #AI to ease manual labour strain: bimanual cobots, adaptive sensing, AI exosuits & robotic baggage handling. With @SWAG_project_EU👉 adrforum.eu

📢New from SWAG partner Hellenic Mediterranean University: “Introducing Dimensional Analysis on Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators” by Odysseas Simatos & Panagiotis Polygerinos presents a systematic way to optimise actuator design & performance. 👉swag-project.eu/Introducing%20…

The SWAG team wishes you a relaxing summertime! Thank you for following our journey in soft wearable robotics. See you soon with more updates! 🦿 #SummerBreak #SWAGProject #WearableRobotics

Great work by SWAG experts from University of Twente, with ICMS Consortium, ETH Zürich! This paper in Science Robotics offers a thorough look at the role of #AI in robotic #exoskeletons and #exosuits — past, present, and future. Check it out here: science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

CEINMS-RT is a real-time, open-source framework for controlling wearable robots based on EMG-driven, person-specific neuromechanics developed within the SWAG project. Learn more about the platform and research on our website: swag-project.eu/SWAG%20Feature…

🚶‍♀️ SWAG is developing soft exosuits to support natural walking & balance. 📈 Gait data is key — recent research confirms cross-lab consistency. 🔍 Stroke gait study, shown at @RehabWeek 👉 swag-project.eu/Identifying%20… 🔗 More: linkedin.com/posts/anke-van… #SWAGProject #GaitData

💡 New research aims to provide insights into the mechanical behavior & extent of supportive moment delivered by passive low-back support exoskeletons during dynamic tasks. Find it here👇 sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 🚶The SWAG solution aims to empower the lower body & core.

🦾 New review: Actively controlled exoskeletons like HAL improve mobility, continence, pain & quality of life in spinal cord injury patients—beating passive systems. They detect bioelectrical signals to boost neuroplasticity and lasting recovery. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12…

🦿 OpenExo: A Modular, Open-Source #Exoskeleton Framework OpenExo offers fully accessible hardware, software, electronics, and control schemes, and has been validated in multiple configurations science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

🤖 The future of work? Human-robot collaboration! From bimanual cobots to AI-powered exosuits, robots are transforming object manipulation across industries. Don’t miss the MANIBOT & SWAG session organised by @Adra_eu_ 📍Snønuten | Sept 24 | 11:30–12:45 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🚶‍♀️SWAG Research Identifying Gait Patterns in Sub-Acute Stroke Patients profiled at RehabWeek 2025 The study analyses open-access gait kinematics from 45 sub-acute stroke patients. 🔎Learn more and check out the poster here: swag-project.eu/Identifying%20…

Researchers at @EPFL_en Reconfigurable Robotics Lab have developed the Digits framework —a modular system powered by compressed air that enables customizable haptic feedback through shape changes, vibrations, and stiffness adjustments. techxplore.com/news/2025-06-c…

🔥Next-gen wearable heat therapy for arthritis relief! @DutOfficial researchers developed a flexible, sensor-integrated device that offers real-time, adaptive heating — adjusting to body movement & environment. azosensors.com/news.aspx?News… @AZoSensors

Study from partner University of Twente explores ALS patients' needs for upper limb assistive devices through focus groups. 💡Key finding: devices needed for those with limited arm strength who aren't wheelchair-bound, supporting daily tasks & hobbies. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…