Exo Session -
Focus on exoskeletons

24/09/2025 | Chemnitz

Part of the IIC 2025

Exoskeletons: Opportunities and Challenges in the medical and production technology environment

Discover the future - be part of the Exo Session 2025!

Immerse yourself in the world of exoskeletons and experience how innovative technologies are revolutionising medicine and production.
At the imk Health GmbH Exo Session, you can expect an exciting interdisciplinary exchange on the opportunities and challenges of these fascinating solutions.

Make sure you take part and shape the future together - we look forward to seeing you!

dateWednesday, 24 September 2025 from 08:30 to 17:00

PlaceKraftverkehr Chemnitz - Atrium, Fraunhofer Str. 60,

09126 Chemnitz

Timetable

24 September 2025

8:45 a.m.

Admission

9:15 am

Welcome and introduction

Dr Jens Trepte - CEO (imk Health Intelligence GmbH)

9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Keynote: Focus on the health of the workforce - lessons learnt from global exoskeleton implementations and long-term studies

Birte Vester & David Duwe - Ottobock

10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Bodily dimensions of the exoskeleton experience: A qualitative study

Emese Papp-Schmitt - Dresden University of Technology

10:45 - 11:00 a.m.

Coffee break

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Evaluation of spinal exoskeletons through the combination of a long-term long-term study and digital human modelling

Paula Kennel - Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

11:30 - 12:00 a.m.

A soft exoskeleton for lifting and carrying loads in a reality check: Acceptance and usability in operational field use

Christina Harbauer - EASE - Ergonomic Assistance Systems GmbH

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch break

With the opportunity to visit the exhibition and the IIC

13:00 - 13:30

Myoelectric hand orthoses as exoskeletons to support everyday life in aftercare

Dennis Schulz - HKK Bionics GmbH

13:30 - 14:00

Everyday use of exoskeletons on the upper limb - reality and objectives

Jochen Schickert & Frank Neumann - Orthovital GmbH

14:00 - 14:30

Opportunities and risks in the context of prevention with exoskeletons

Kerstin Steindorf - Employer's Liability Insurance Association of the Construction Industry (BG BAU)

14:30 - 15:00

Practical part/ workshop/ excursion

tba.

15:00 - 15:30

Coffee break

With the opportunity to visit the exhibition

15:30 - 16:15

Development of a surgical assistance system (BiSOP funding project)

Florian Eigner - imk Health Intelligence GmbH | Christian Gärtner - imk Industrial Intelligence GmbH

16:15 - 16:45

Exoskeleton for protection, relief and increased productivity in industry with passive finger support

Aswath Andiveedu - Digity GmbH

16:45 - 17:00

Summary and farewell

from 19:00

Social Dinner & Networking Evening

Panorama restaurant at the Kongress Hotel Chemnitz

Our speakers

Birte Vester Ottobock

David Duwe Ottobock

Emese Papp-Schmitt TU Dresden

Frank Neumann Orthovital

Jochen Schickert Orthovital

Kerstin Steindorf BG BAU

Christian Gärtner imk Industrial

Florian Eigner imk Health

Aswath Andiveedu Digity

Our tickets:

Prices¹	Regular	Reduced ²
Early Bird price (until 31.07.2025)	110,00€	80,00€
Normal price (from 01.08.2025)	145,00€	90,00€

1) All prices are exclusive of VAT.
2) Students, doctoral candidates, university members - when booking the discounted ticket, appropriate proof must be provided, e.g. student ID, etc.

The participation fee refers to participation in the main and evening programme of the Exo Session and includes attendance at the presentations and the exhibitor including refreshments during breaks and lunch on 24.09.2025.
Arrival and departure as well as any overnight stays are to be organised by the participants themselves and at their own expense.
You will receive the invoice by e-mail following your registration.

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Exo Session -Focus on exoskeletons

24/09/2025 | Chemnitz

Exoskeletons: Opportunities and Challenges in the medical and production technology environment

dateWednesday, 24 September 2025 from 08:30 to 17:00

PlaceKraftverkehr Chemnitz - Atrium, Fraunhofer Str. 60,

09126 Chemnitz

Timetable

24 September 2025

Admission

Welcome and introduction

Keynote: Focus on the health of the workforce - lessons learnt from global exoskeleton implementations and long-term studies

Bodily dimensions of the exoskeleton experience: A qualitative study

Coffee break

Evaluation of spinal exoskeletons through the combination of a long-term long-term study and digital human modelling

A soft exoskeleton for lifting and carrying loads in a reality check: Acceptance and usability in operational field use

Lunch break

Myoelectric hand orthoses as exoskeletons to support everyday life in aftercare

Everyday use of exoskeletons on the upper limb - reality and objectives

Opportunities and risks in the context of prevention with exoskeletons

Practical part/ workshop/ excursion

Coffee break

Development of a surgical assistance system (BiSOP funding project)

Exoskeleton for protection, relief and increased productivity in industry with passive finger support

Summary and farewell

Social Dinner & Networking Evening

Our speakers

Our tickets:

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Exo Session -
Focus on exoskeletons

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Exo Session 2025