Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics
We have gone through a digital revolution and are now on the verge of a physical revolution. Join Borislav "Bobby" Marinov of the Exoskeleton Report and Prof. Thomas "Tom" Sugar of the Wearable Robotics Association as we explore a world of devices that can help you get things done faster and safer.
We will cover occupational/industrial, medical, military, and consumer exoskeletons.
For more information, visit:
Exoskeleton Report: https://exoskeletonreport.com/
Wearable Robotics Association: https://wearablerobotics.com/
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Episodes
33 episodes
Walking With Springs: 22 years of Wearable Robotics with Dr. Tom Sugar Part 1
In Episode 33 of the Robotics and Exoskeletons Podcast, Bobby Marinov turns the interview toward longtime co-host and Arizona State University professor Dr. Thomas "Tom" Sugar for the first part of a career-spanning look at how his work evolved...
Episode 32: Where Are the WearRA Innovation Challenge Winners Now?
Ten years after the first Wearable Robotics Innovation Challenge, we take a look at what has happened to the competition's winners and runners-up: In Episode 32 of the Robotics and Exoskeletons Podcast, Professor Thomas Sugar and Bo...
Episode 31 - From Superpowers to Systems: Exoskeleton Books for Every Level
In Episode 31 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, Bobby Marinov and Dr. Tom Sugar explore the growing library of books on exoskeletons, wearable robotics, and biomechatronics. From newly updated engineering textbooks and influent...
Episode 30:21 Exoskeleton Producers at CES 2026: What I Saw, Tried, and Learned
CES 2026 in Las Vegas is the busiest consumer electronics show, and this time, consumer exoskeletons and similar technology had a larger presence than ever. I counted 21 booths with relevant products and did my best to personally try on the dev...
Episode 29: WearRAcon Europe 2025, Big Booths, Big Energy, and ExoPark at A+A
In this episode, Bobby Marinov from Exoskeleton Report and Dr. Tom Sugar from the Wearable Robotics Association recap their November trip to Germany for WearRAcon Europe 2025, A+A Düsseldorf, ExoPark, and the ExoWorkAthlon. They discuss the sca...
Episode 28: Not a Sales Pitch An Exoskeleton Engineer Puts Consumer Exos to the Test
Powered exoskeletons for under $1,000 are finally here - but are they useful technology, expensive toys, clever gimmicks, or something in between? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tom Sugar after a day and a half of hands-on testing with se...
Ep 27: Gregory Galarneau of The Exoskeleton Store on Trials, Champions and Exoskeleton Buy-In
In Episode 27 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, we sit down with Gregory Galarneau of The Exoskeleton Store for a grounded discussion on what occupational exoskeleton adoption actually looks like in the field. Rather t...
Episode 26: Exoskeletons A Decade of Change with Dr. Karl Zelik
In Episode 26, we’re joined by Dr. Karl Zelik, a biomechanical engineer and Vanderbilt University professor whose work sits right at the intersection of research, real-world deployment, and industry translation. Karl is also Co-Founder and Chie...
Episode 25: Stanley’s Approach to Exoskeleton Implementation - Right Application or Dusty Cupboard
Thrilled to have our first guest who is an integrator of ocuppational and industrial exoskeletons, Andre Jutel, from Stanley Handling Ltd. Andre has worked for an exoskeleton producer before becoming a full time division head. He accutely under...
Episode 24: Helping Without Hindering, Dr Michael Goldfarb on Exoskeletons Prosthetics and Passive Design
What does 55 years of combined exoskeleton and powered prosthetics just between two peopel sound like!? In Episode 24 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Goldfarb, a H. Fort Flowers Professor of Mechan...
Episode 23: From Military Innovation to Medical Impact Bionic Power is Helping Children Walk Again
Episode 23 with Bionice Power: Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome & IntroductionsBobby Marinov and Dr. Tom Sugar introduce the episode and guests: Gualtiero, CEO, and Rob Nathan, Director of Operations at Bionic Power.01:20 ...
Episode 22: Recap from RehabWeek Chicago 2025
Join Dr. Tom Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) as we recap RehabWeek 2025, a world leading conference for rehabilitation robotics, medical exoskeletons, and neurotechnology which was held in Chicago th...
Episode 21: Emulate & Iterate: Humotech’s Path to Better Prosthetics and Exoskeletons
Is there a way to physically simulate the behavior of wearable devices? From shortening the product iteration and development cycle to creating a new method to testing out prosthetics and orthotics... Humotech aims to simplify the development a...
Episode 20: Art Meets Engineering, User-First Exoskeleton with Melissa "Blue Eye Queen"
Thrilled to have Melissa DiVierti, aka "BLUE EYE QUEEN," join Dr. Tom Suggar, aka "Sugar Daddy Jetpack Tommy," and me, Bobby Marinov, aka "Therion," as we discuss how we can make exoskeleton technology look more colorful and accessible. I...
Episode 19 From EMG to TLVs Picking the Right Occupational Exoskeleton with Dr Jason Gillette
Dr. Sugar and I are proud to be able to share Episode 19 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast for ExR's Patreon Supporters! This time, we are lucky to have as a guest Dr. Jason Gillette, who shares his impressions of occupational e...
Episode 18: Nearly Two Decades of Medical Exoskeleton Trials with Dr. Arun Jayaraman
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. We continue our discussion of medical exoskeletons and physical rehabilitation robotics, this time, joined by Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Executive Director, Technology & Inno...
17: From Cool Gadget to ‘Must-Have’: Zen Koh on Making Exoskeletons Mainstream
On Episode 17 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, hosts Dr. Thomas Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) are joined by Zen Koh, Founder & CEO of MotusAcademy, and Ambassador at IISART. Z...
Ep 16, EduExo and STEM Education Exoskeletons with Dr Volker Bartenbach - Auxivo
How many students have access to exoskeleton labs or projects, and what are some alternatives? Welcome to Episode 16 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. This time, we discuss EduExo and EduExo Pro (made by Auxivo) with the founde...
Moving Pediatric Exoskeletons Out Of The Research Lab, Dr Zach Lerner, Co-Founder of Biomotum
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we discuss the past, present, and future of technology that moves you. In this edition, we are joined by Dr. Zach Lerner, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineeri...
Adopting Occupational Exoskeletons in Small, Medium and Large Businesses with Sarah Ballini-Ross
In Episode 14 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, Dr. Tom Sugar and I have the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Ballini-Ross, an ergonomics solutions professional with practical experience working with small, large, and multinatio...
Episode 13: Occupational Exoskeletons with Volker Bartenbach CEO Auxivo
Welcome back to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we continue our analysis of occupational/industrial wearables for workers from Episodes 4 and 11, this time with a very special guest and Patreon supporter: Dr. Volker Barten...
Episode 12: Pediatric Devices with Matt Marino
In this conversation, Matthew Marino—a recognized expert in occupational exoskeletons—provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric exoskeleton solutions and related non-exo devices, with a special focus on Cerebral Palsy applications....
Episode 11: Industrial Exoskeletons with Marisol Barrero, CPE
Welcome back to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we continue our analysis of occupational/industrial wearables for workers from Episode 4 with a very special guest, Marisol Barrero, famous for being one of the first corpora...
Episode 10: Report From National Ergonomics Conference and Augmented Enterprise Summit
In this episode, WearRA director Dr. Thomas Sugar recaps his trips to the: 2024 Las Vegas National Ergonomics ConferenceAre You Ready for Exoskeletons Workshop (held at the same conference)Augmented Enterprise...
Episode 9 - Deploying Military Exoskeletons: Insights with George Woodland
Welcome to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast: the one source for real-life practical human augmentation where we cut through the science fiction and marketing hype to get to the bottom of what this technology can and can't do for y...