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Wearable Robotics and Assistive Devices

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Wearables".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 61

Special Issue Editors


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Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
Interests: exoskeletons; wearable robotics; exosuits; rehabilitation; mechatronics; human–robot interaction
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Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Via Morego, 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
Interests: exoskeletons; wearable technologies

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Wearable assistive robots are potential solutions for the needs of diverse population groups, including persons with disabilities and workers who perform strenuous physical tasks. Persons with weakened limbs may use exoskeletons to augment their strength or to train lost motor abilities. Workers can employ assistive wearable technologies to avoid injuries and enhance performance while executing repetitive and demanding manual material handling tasks. In particular, in Industry 4.0, smart factories are currently using an increasing number of different robotics solutions. Wearable devices are available to monitor workers’ posture or detect excessive and risky compression forces. Alternatively, exoskeletons have been developed to assist workers in performing their tasks by supporting the different human joints to reduce physical loading.

This Special Issue will discuss novel approaches, challenges, and potential solutions in the field of wearable robotics and assistive devices. The aim is to facilitate innovation and bring these technologies closer to wide real-world adoption by collecting and discussing the latest research advances that offer new solutions for developing robust assistive robots and evaluating their effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

Dr. Jesús Ortiz
Dr. Maria Lazzaroni
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • wearable robotics
  • assistive devices
  • exoskeletons
  • physical workload
  • industry
  • rehabilitation
  • human–robot interaction
  • human performance augmentation
  • ergonomics

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