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The SWAG project is a multidisciplinary initiative in the field of soft robotics, focusing on the development of soft lower extremity exosuits
Athens, Greece
Joined February 2024
Great work from @GeorgiaTech on balancing personalization & scalability in exoskeleton control. This preprint highlights pathways toward adaptive, user-centered wearable robotics, a goal closely aligned with the SWAG vision for smart, soft exosuits. https://t.co/3olbUdceN6
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Recent advancements in data-driven methods have enabled real-time estimation of biomechanical states for exoskeleton control. While biological joint moments can be directly used to scale exoskeleton...
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Last call! 📢: Register for our SWAG workshop on CEINMS‑RT here: https://t.co/FNWbXA8Yxt . https://t.co/owURJXKBfh
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📢 Save the date! 📢 Join our hands-on webinar on CEINMS-RT,a free‑to‑use, open‑source neuro‑mechanical modeling framework for real‑time myoelectric model‑based control of wearable robots. Attend a...
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Recent research introduces an autonomous method to design self-aligning knee joint mechanisms for wearable robots. đź“– Read the full study here:
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Self-aligning mechanisms are essential components in facilitating adaptability in wearable robots, but their synthesis from scratch is very challenging. To overcome this hurdle, we propose a so-far...
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New research explores how humans adapt their muscle coordination when walking with a hip exoskeleton. đź“– Read the full study on @frontiers: #Exoskeletons #WearableRobotics #Neuromechanics #HumanRobotInteraction #Rehabilitation #SoftRobotics
https://t.co/Kfqie3SI6b
frontiersin.org
Recent advancements in robotic exoskeleton technology have demonstrated significant potential in reducing users’ energy consumption and muscle activation. Ho...
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We’re excited to have Bendabl as a partner, contributing a portable fluidics platform for fast, efficient soft-robotics actuation. Discover how Bendabl is contributing to the SWAG project here: https://t.co/sQSeJU28VH
#SoftExosuits #WearableTech #SoftRobotics #HumanMotion
bendabl.com
Robots that bend the rules
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Countdown to SWAG CEINMS‑RT hands‑on webinar: practical walk‑through of the platform, plugin interfacing, and setup. 29 Oct, 10:00–12:00 CET (Teams) Register here:
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29 October | 10:00–12:00 CET · Microsoft Teams | Join us for a hands-on demo of CEINMS-RT, an open-source framework for continuous neuro-mechanical model-based control with real-time myoelectric...
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Pleased to see this new Perspective article in @Nature on AI-guided power management for wearable platforms. Exciting work that resonates with SWAG’s vision of advancing next-generation wearable robotics. 🔗 https://t.co/9ZiORHCDaP
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Prof. Massimo Sartori shares his vision at University of Twente (SWAG partner) for wearable robots that decode neural signals to restore movement and support rehabilitation. #UTwente #Robotics #SWAGProject #WearableRobotics #SoftExosuits
https://t.co/B5sUR8CkN0
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Exciting to see new research funded on hip vs. ankle exoskeleton assistance for improving mobility and reducing fall risk in older adults. Projects like this highlight the growing role of wearable robotics in rehabilitation and healthy aging. đź”— https://t.co/Zjm4fpFXVl
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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 I’m thrilled to share that our grant proposal titled “Hip versus Ankle Exoskeleton Assistance for Gait Enhancement and Fall Prevention in Older Adults” has been awarded funding...
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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:
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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. 👉
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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:
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Human-in-the-loop optimization of hip exoskeleton assistance during stair climbing reduced metabolic cost by 4.5% compared to no exoskeleton, revealing optimal patterns that systematically deviate...
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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. đź“„ Read the study here:
frontiersin.org
Exoskeletons aim to enhance human performance and reduce physical fatigue. However, one major challenge for active exoskeletons is the need for a power sourc...
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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. 🔗
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Great work led by J.D. Peiffer and colleagues! They developed a smartphone-based system that accurately reconstructs 3D motion and measures gait deviations. https://t.co/QWlQDykTVB
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The way a person moves is a direct reflection of their neurological and musculoskeletal health, yet it remains one of the most underutilized vital signs in clinical practice. Although clinicians...
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✨ 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👉
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📢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. 👉 https://t.co/7dhf3m5zgf
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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
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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: https://t.co/CuxC61vSGJ
science.org
ML enhanced autonomy and performance of exoskeletons, but more patient data and better digital twins are needed to advance.
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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: https://t.co/KnVyFWcCWZ
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