Resources

The Exo Technology Center of Excellence frequently communicates its activities as well as challenges and trends in the industry through roadmaps, strategic guidance, and reports.

The available reports are published below and provide valuable insights to Exo Technology industry stakeholders.

Bibliography

The Exo Technology Center of Excellence Bibliography is a comprehensive list of references focusing on exoskeletons and exo technology. It serves as a centralized library of information, providing details about books, articles, testing, and other relevant materials used for research and education. The well-organized bibliography includes the authors’ name, publication date, title, and source information that is accessible for the public. The ET COE thrives to connect research, testing, and education to provide a wide range of learning opportunities for the fast-growing exoskeleton and exosuit industry. 

To include an article or research in the ET CoE Bibliography, please email etcoe@astm.org.

Global Survey of Healthcare Professionals Using Medical Exoskeletons

The ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) surveyed healthcare professionals to gather foundational information on their use of medical exoskeletons in clinical practice. The learnings from this project can be used to improve exoskeleton technology and develop standards, education, and outreach programs to help drive the growth of the exoskeleton industry.

Exoskeleton Producer Survey Report

Perceptions and Opinions of Exoskeleton Producers in 2020

The purpose of this survey was to collect input and feedback from exoskeleton producers in order to help the ASTM F48 Committee on Exoskeletons and Exosuits develop relevant standards to support and enhance the growth and success of the exoskeleton industry. A total of 55 exoskeleton producer representatives responded to the survey.