A meeting was held that officially gave the green light to the second stage of the project that is part of the “Challenges” program, which works in the areas of scientific research, technology and social innovation. The “ABF E-Theia Project” is dedicated to developing a device that will make life more accessible for the blind and the visually impaired. The team of the Sant’Anna School has been commissioned for this task

The project aims to further quantify the degree to which the MATE-XT exoskeleton can reduce physical stress during strenuous tasks. “The proliferation of wearable robotic devices represents a long-term, sustainable answer to ensure wellbeing in the workplace,” explains Nicola Vitiello, Associate Professor at Sant'Anna School. "The scientific study will analyze the biomechanics of using MATE-XT for new applications, under new conditions and within new industries and outdoor environments, while verifying users’ learning and motor adaptation speeds"

A study coordinated by The BioRobotics Institute of Sant’Anna School, published in Scientific Reports, analyzed the residual limb volume fluctuations in transfemoral amputees at different times of the day through the use of a 3D scanner. "The study will be fundamental to design a smart prosthetic socket able to adapt to residual limb volume fluctuations", says Linda Paternò, first author of the paper and post-doc of The BioRobotics Institute of Sant’Anna School