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- [Call for Posters: 1st Workshop on Neuromuscular Robotics at IROS 2026](https://swag-project.eu/call-for-posters-1st-workshop-on-neuromuscular-robotics-at-iros-2026/) - SWAG is pleased to share the open call for posters for the 1st Workshop on Neuromuscular Robotics, taking place on 1 October 2026 during IEEE/RSJ IROS 2026. The workshop will feature SWAG representation through Dr Vasileios Trikalitis, Prof. Massimo Sartori and Dr Mohamed Irfan Refai from our partner University of Twente, alongside expert colleagues from
- [Join the SWAG Hands-on Workshop on CEINMS-RT](https://swag-project.eu/join-the-swag-hands-on-workshop-on-ceinms-rt/) - Join the SWAG Hands-on Workshop on CEINMS-RT On 29 October 2025, SWAG will host an online hands-on workshop dedicated to CEINMS-RT, an open-source platform for real-time neuro-mechanical model-based control of wearable robots. The workshop will focus on how CEINMS-RT can support wearable robotic systems such as exoskeletons, exosuits and bionic limbs, and will provide participants
- [SWAG Newsletter #3: Latest Activities, Research Progress and Project Updates](https://swag-project.eu/swag-newsletter-3-latest-activities-research-progress-and-project-updates/) - SWAG Newsletter #3: Latest Activities, Research Progress and Project Updates Our third SWAG newsletter is now available, bringing together key highlights from the past months, including recent events, research advances and project news. You can read the full newsletter here.
- [SWAG and SoliDAIR : Robotics Beyond the Lab](https://swag-project.eu/swag-and-solidair-robotics-beyond-the-lab/) - SWAG and SoliDAIR : Robotics Beyond the Lab The most interesting robotics projects are often the ones focused not only on innovation itself, but on how technology can work in real conditions and respond to real needs. That is what makes SWAG and SoliDAIR worth looking at together. SWAG is developing soft wearable exosuits designed
- [BENDABL Represents SWAG at Future Ready 2026 in Brussels](https://swag-project.eu/bendabl-represents-swag-at-future-ready-2026-in-brussels/) - On Thursday, 16 April 2026, BENDABL participated in Future Ready 2026 in Brussels as part of the SWAG project. The event brought together researchers, innovators, industry representatives and policymakers to exchange ideas on how AI, data and robotics can accelerate innovation and strengthen Europe’s technological future. Future Ready 2026 was designed to showcase project outcomes,
- [A Unified Framework for Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators](https://swag-project.eu/a-unified-framework-for-soft-inflatable-fabric-actuators/) - A Unified Framework for Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators A newly published study, “A Unified Framework for Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators”, by Odysseas Simatos, Konstantina Tsintzira, Grigorios M. Chatziathanasiou and Panagiotis Polygerinos from SWAG partner Hellenic Mediterranean University, presents a major step forward in how soft inflatable fabric actuators can be designed and understood. Soft inflatable
- [SWAG and TUBERS underline the expanding reach of soft robotics](https://swag-project.eu/swag-and-tubers-underline-the-expanding-reach-of-soft-robotics/) - SWAG and TUBERS underline the expanding reach of soft robotics Soft robotics is increasingly proving that its potential goes far beyond a single field of application. Across Europe, new research is showing how soft, adaptive robotic systems can respond to very different challenges ; from supporting human movement to inspecting and repairing critical infrastructure. Two
- [Newsletter #4: Open Call for Demos & Posters, SWAG Research, Project News and More](https://swag-project.eu/newsletter-4-open-call-for-demos-posters-swag-research-project-news-and-more/) - Newsletter #4: Open Call for Demos & Posters, SWAG Research, Project News and More Our fourth project Newsletter is now out, featuring our latest research and news. You can read it here. Stay updated on our groundbreaking work in soft robotics and our lower limb exosuits - follow us on X, LinkedIn and sign up to receive the next Newsletter
- [PALPABLE and SWAG spotlight the growing potential of soft robotics](https://swag-project.eu/palpable-and-swag-spotlight-the-growing-potential-of-soft-robotics/) - PALPABLE and SWAG spotlight the growing potential of soft robotics Soft robotics continues to gain ground as a field with the power to transform how technology supports people in high-precision, high-impact environments. Two Horizon Europe projects contributing to this momentum are PALPABLE and SWAG, each advancing new approaches to human-centred robotic interaction through flexible systems,
- [SWAG Plenary Meeting in Munich Highlighted Progress Towards Integrated Wearable Robotics](https://swag-project.eu/swag-plenary-meeting-in-munich-highlighted-progress-towards-integrated-wearable-robotics/) - SWAG Plenary Meeting in Munich Highlighted Progress Towards Integrated Wearable Robotics SWAG partners met in Munich on 11–12 December 2025 for the project’s M26 Plenary Meeting, hosted by the Technical University of Munich at the Siemens Technology Center Garching. The meeting marked an important point in the project, bringing the consortium together to connect ongoing
- [SWAG at RoboSoft 2025: Advancing Sensorized Soft Robotics](https://swag-project.eu/swag-at-robosoft-2025-advancing-sensorized-soft-roboticspantheon-at-the-nrf2024/) - SWAG at RoboSoft 2025: Advancing Sensorized Soft Robotics At the 8th IEEE-RAS International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft 2025), Martina Maselli from the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA) represented the SWAG project with a presentation of project research developing a sensorised system for soft robots. This innovative system integrates conductive textiles to endow soft robots with proprioceptive capabilities,
- [Tailored to Move at ICRA 2026 extends deadlines for Posters and Demos](https://swag-project.eu/tailored-to-move-at-icra-2026-extends-deadlines-for-posters-and-demos/) - Tailored to Move at ICRA 2026 extends deadlines for Posters and Demos Tailored to Move: Wearable Robotics for Motion Assistance workshop has announced an extension of the deadlines for its Call for Posters and Demos. The workshop will take place on 5 June 2026 as part of IEEE ICRA 2026 in Vienna, Austria, bringing together
- [Join Tailored to Move at ICRA 2026: Call for Posters and Demos now open](https://swag-project.eu/join-tailored-to-move-at-icra-2026-call-for-posters-and-demos-now-open/) - Join Tailored to Move at ICRA 2026: Call for Posters and Demos now open The SWAG project is pleased to announce the Call for Posters and Demos for the Tailored to Move: Wearable Robotics for Motion Assistance workshop to be held on 5 June 2026 as part of IEEE ICRA 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The
- [SWAG presents Tailored to Move workshop at ICRA 2026](https://swag-project.eu/swag-presents-tailored-to-move-workshop-at-icra-2026/) - SWAG presents Tailored to Move workshop at ICRA 2026 The SWAG project is excited to present Tailored to Move: Wearable Robotics for Motion Assistance, a full-day workshop to be held on 5 June 2026 as part of 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics & Automation, in Vienna, Austria. Conceived as a high-level forum for exchange
- [SWAG hosted hands-on workshop on CEINMS-RT](https://swag-project.eu/swag-hosted-hands-on-workshop-on-ceinms-rt/) - SWAG hosted hands-on workshop on CEINMS-RT On 29 October 2025, SWAG hosted an online hands-on workshop dedicated to CEINMS-RT, an open-source platform for real-time neuro-mechanical model-based control of wearable robots. The session focused on how the platform can be used to support wearable robotic systems such as exoskeletons, exosuits, and bionic limbs. The workshop offered
- [SWAG at ADRF25: Human‑centred AI and wearable robotics for reducing manual labour strain](https://swag-project.eu/swag-at-adrf25-human-centred-ai-and-wearable-robotics-for-reducing-manual-labour-strain/) - SWAG at ADRF25: Human‑centred AI and wearable robotics for reducing manual labour strain On 23 September 2025, SWAG joined the AI, Data and Robotics Forum 2025 (ADRF25) in Stavanger, Norway as part of a MANiBOT‑led workshop exploring how advanced robotics and AI can reduce the physical strain of manual labour. While ADRF25 spans a broad
- [SWAG featured at the European Robotics Forum](https://swag-project.eu/swag-featured-at-the-european-robotics-forum/) - SWAG featured at the European Robotics Forum Dr. Patrick Holthaus, SWAG Co-Investigator and researcher at the University of Hertfordshire (UK), presented the SWAG project to the European Robotics Forum (ERF) community, explaining how the project pioneers a novel soft exoskeleton for empowering humans. The #ERF2025, Europe's key robotics event, brought together about 1,500 experts from academia and industry to
- [SWAG debuts at online showcase event](https://swag-project.eu/swag-debuts-at-online-showcase-event/) - SWAG debuts at online showcase event On February 22nd SWAG had its public debut at an online event co-organised by Adra - AI-Data-Robotics-Association, AI-on-Demand Platform and the European Commission. The webinar showcased the future of innovation in AI, Data & Robotics, featuring the latest EU-funded Horizon projects in the field. SWAG was presented in the section "Pushing the limit
- [Highlights from the SWAG Workshop at RehabWeek](https://swag-project.eu/highlights-from-the-swag-workshop-at-rehabweek/) - Highlights from the SWAG Workshop at RehabWeek The SWAG consortium was proud to contribute to RehabWeek 2025 in Chicago, USA, the premier gathering for rehabilitation technology professionals from around the world. Hosted from May 12–16, RehabWeek brought together researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry leaders. Engaging Stakeholders in Rehabilitation Technology Development SWAG partner Roessingh Research and Development organised
- [SWAG Project Launched to Revolutionise Soft Robotic Exosuits](https://swag-project.eu/swag-project-launched-to-revolutionise-soft-robotic-exosuits/) - SWAG Project Launched to Revolutionise Soft Robotic Exosuits The Horizon Europe funded SWAG project aims to set a new benchmark in motion assistive technologies, developing fully soft human-assistive exoskeletons. SWAG, standing for Soft Wearable Assistive Garments, will explore a fundamentally new approach to engineering soft wearable robots, that completely omit rigid materials in favour of soft, inflatable
- [SWAG Partners gather in The Netherlands to discuss latest developments](https://swag-project.eu/swag-partners-gather-in-the-netherlands-to-discuss-latest-developments/) - SWAG Partners gather in The Netherlands to discuss latest developments Representatives from the SWAG project gathered for two days on 4th-5th April in Enschede, the Netherlands, for their second in-person meeting. Participants shared updates on various SWAG components, including musculoskeletal modeling, smart actuator development, pneumatic supply system design, as well as plans for user engagement
- [New research promises improved design and interfacing of exosuits](https://swag-project.eu/new-research-promises-improved-design-and-interfacing-of-exosuits/) - New research promises improved design and interfacing of exosuits Orla Rispens has developed novel deep learning methods to improve the wearability and speed of measuring muscle activity as part of her master thesis at the Neuromuscular Robotics Chair at SWAG partner University of Twente. This has potential implications for improving design and interfacing of wearable assistive robots.
- [Read the First Project Newsletter - All Our Research and Developments in One Place!](https://swag-project.eu/read-the-first-project-newsletter-all-our-research-and-developments-in-one-place/) - Read the First Project Newsletter - All Our Research and Developments in One Place! Our first project Newsletter is now out. It features our latest research, developments and news, as well as an overview of the project and partners. You can read it here. Stay updated on our groundbreaking work in soft robotics and our lower
- [Towards Wearable Electromyography for Personalized Musculoskeletal Trunk Models using an Inverse Synergy-based Approach](https://swag-project.eu/towards-wearable-electromyography-for-personalized-musculoskeletal-trunk-models-using-an-inverse-synergy-based-approach/) - New research promises improved design and interfacing of exosuits Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability for occupational tasks involving repetitive lifting contributing to compressive forces on the lumbosacral joint. (EMG)-driven musculoskeletal (EMS) models offer a novel personalized approach to assess the compressive forces during lifting. However, these models typically rely on
- [Read the Second Edition of our Project Newsletter](https://swag-project.eu/read-the-second-edition-of-our-project-newsletter/) - Read the Second Edition of our Project Newsletter Our second project Newsletter is now out, featuring our latest research and news. You can read it here. Stay updated on our groundbreaking work in soft robotics and our lower limb exosuits - follow us on X, LinkedIn and sign up to receive the next Newsletter directly here. We publish two editions a
- [SWAG M13 Meeting in Italy hosted by SSSA and IUVO](https://swag-project.eu/swag-partners-gather-in-italy-to-progress-key-technology/) - SWAG partners gather in Italy to progress key technology On 28th and 29th November, 2024 the SWAG project travelled to Italy for the M13 Plenary meeting hosted by SSSA and IUVO. The meeting served as an opportunity for the consortium consisting of TWI Hellas, Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), Bendabl, Heidelberg University, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, IUVO, Eurecat, Jožef Stefan Institute, University of Twente (UT), Roessingh Research
- [Novel Method for Investigating Joint Impedance During Walking Presented at RehabWeek 2025](https://swag-project.eu/novel-method-for-investigating-joint-impedance-during-walking-presented-at-rehabweek-2025/) - Novel Method for Investigating Joint Impedance During Walking Presented at RehabWeek 2025 OAt RehabWeek 2025, Michele Paravano from the University of Twente presented a poster featuring research co-authored with Mohamed Irfan Refai, Herman van der Kooij, and Massimo Sartori on joint impedance during the stance phase of walking, carried out as part of the SWAG project. The work addresses the measurement of joint
- [Identifying Gait Patterns in Sub-Acute Stroke Patients: Insights from SWAG research profiled at RehabWeek](https://swag-project.eu/identifying-gait-patterns-in-sub-acute-stroke-patients-insights-from-swag-research-profiled-at-rehabweek/) - Identifying Gait Patterns in Sub-Acute Stroke Patients: Insights from SWAG research profiled at RehabWeek Celine Bouwmeester and colleagues have conducted a study, showcased at RehabWeek, aimed at identifying gait patterns in sub-acute stroke patients using open-access gait kinematics. The research, carried out by Roessingh Research and Development and the University of Twente, provides insights into the pathology of gait
- [SWAG Researchers Pioneer Systematic Design Framework for Soft Robotics Applications](https://swag-project.eu/swag-researchers-pioneer-systematic-design-framework-for-soft-robotics-applications/) - SWAG Researchers Pioneer Systematic Design Framework for Soft Robotics Applications Odysseas Simatos and Panagiotis Polygerinos of the Control Systems & Robotics Lab at SWAG partner Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) have introduced a standardised framework for the design and evaluation of soft inflatable fabric actuators. Their work, presented at RoboSoft 2025 and ICRA 2025, leverages dimensional analysis to systematically characterise actuator behaviour across
- [SWAG Feature: Discover the Open Source Platform aiming to Revolutionise Wearable Robotics](https://swag-project.eu/swag-feature-discover-the-open-0source-platform-aiming-to-revolutionise-wearable-robotics/) - SWAG Feature: Discover the Open Source Platform aiming to Revolutionise Wearable Robotics **CEINMS-RT** is an open-source platform that is transforming the field of wearable robotics, developed as part of the SWAG project. Launched at the start of 2025, the platform was developed by researchers from partner University of Twente, led by Prof. Massimo Sartori, in collaboration with McGill University and Griffith
- [Introducing Dimensional Analysis to Advance Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators](https://swag-project.eu/introducing-dimensiona-analysis-to-advance-soft-inflatable-fabric-actuators/) - Introducing Dimensional Analysis to Advance Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators A newly published study, "Introducing Dimensional Analysis on Soft Inflatable Fabric Actuators", by Odysseas Simatos and Panagiotis Polygerinos from SWAG partner Hellenic Mediterranean University, demonstrates a significant leap in the development and understanding of soft robotic systems. With a focus on inflatable fabric actuators, the research
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