In Episode 7 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, hosts Bobby Marinov (ExR) and Tom Sugar (WearRA) team up to uncover the recurring challenges that have slowed the widespread adoption of exoskeleton technology—issues like fit, comfort, proving the return on investment (ROI), limitations in range of motion, heat management, and more. The episode delves into these barriers to understand why the path to widespread adoption is more challenging than it may seem.
ExR's perspective: In the first six Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast episodes, we've explored the different types of exoskeletons, their applications, and their incredible potential. We stand at the threshold of a physical revolution—just as the digital revolution transformed how we communicate and work, physical augmentation tools like exoskeletons could reshape how we approach manual labor, physical rehabilitation, and even our independence. This synergy between human intuition and robotic endurance promises to bring out the best of both worlds. But if the potential is so immense, why aren't exoskeletons already part of everyday life or common in workplaces? Why haven’t they received the same massive investments as technologies like VR, drones, or cryptocurrency? The reality is more complex.
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