{"id":4854,"date":"2025-05-23T05:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T03:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/exoskeletons\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:53:11","slug":"exoskeletons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/en\/exoskeletons\/","title":{"rendered":"EXOSKELETON TESTING LABORATORY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4854\" class=\"elementor elementor-4854 elementor-2920\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a7a126 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61a7a126\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7da94d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b7da94d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69f962e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69f962e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EXOSKELETON TESTING LABORATORY<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e6118 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21e6118\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e9289dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e9289dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe17b63 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fe17b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-469d528d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"469d528d\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51769e9e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51769e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a3aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a3aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>The <strong>Instituto de Biomec\u00e1nica (IBV)<\/strong> is a leading center for the evaluation and validation of <strong>exoskeletons for rehabilitation, assistance, and occupational risk prevention.<\/strong> With a focus on <strong>safety, efficiency, and human-device interaction<\/strong>, our testing ensures that exoskeletons meet market demands and real user needs. <\/p><p>The development of these devices presents challenges not only in mechanical performance but also in their integration with the body\u2019s natural movement. At IBV, we combine <strong>structural testing with advanced biomechanical studies <\/strong>to validate the design, strength, and functionality of exoskeletons prior to market launch. <\/p><p>In addition to providing precise and reproducible results, our laboratory offers <strong>strategic insights and technical recommendations<\/strong>, helping manufacturers optimize device performance and accelerate time to market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee9b3a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ee9b3a4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b25ffd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b25ffd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/icono-exos-ibv-blanco.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4627\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/icono-exos-ibv-blanco.png 414w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/icono-exos-ibv-blanco-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/icono-exos-ibv-blanco-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<header class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e3957a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78e3957a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cb7058 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72cb7058\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467da460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"467da460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav class=\"ibv-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\"><ul class=\"breadcrumb-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/en\/\">Inicio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d0716c6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d0716c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac8d057 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ac8d057\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c69862c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c69862c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nTYPES OF EXOSKELETONS TESTED\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45de4e11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45de4e11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3927928d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3927928d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42425d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42425d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Exoskeletons can be classified as either <strong>active or passive<\/strong>, depending on the use of electromechanical actuators. At IBV, we test both categories, tailoring our methodologies to the specific characteristics of each device. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Active exoskeletons<\/strong>:<br>These systems incorporate motors, sensors, and control units that actively assist user movement. Their evaluation requires advanced testing of <strong>human-machine interaction, energy consumption, and biomechanical response accuracy.<\/strong> <\/li><li><strong>Passive exoskeletons<\/strong>:<br>These devices do not rely on motorized systems but instead use springs, elastic elements, or rigid structures to redistribute loads. Validation focuses on <strong>physical effort reduction, user comfort, and material durability.<\/strong> <br><br><\/li><\/ul><p>Beyond this classification, exoskeletons differ based on their specific application:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rehabilitation exoskeletons<\/strong>:<br>Designed to assist individuals with reduced mobility, these devices must ensure<strong> optimal biomechanical interaction<\/strong> to support safe and effective recovery.<\/li><li><strong>Industrial exoskeletons:<\/strong><br>Used in workplace settings to reduce muscle fatigue and prevent injury, these systems must offer <strong>durability, ergonomics, and ease of use<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Personal assistance exoskeletons<\/strong>:<br>Intended to improve daily mobility for people with disabilities, these require <strong>validation in terms of comfort, autonomy, and adaptability<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Military and high-performance exoskeletons<\/strong>:<br>Developed to enhance physical capabilities in demanding environments, their evaluation focuses on <strong>extreme durability, mobility, and stability under adverse conditions<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p><br>Each type of exoskeleton presents unique design and functional challenges. <br>At IBV, we adapt our testing protocols to ensure their safety and effectiveness in the intended context of use.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e47dc37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e47dc37\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2752174f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2752174f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Diseno-sin-titulo-99.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4720\" alt=\"Ensayos exoesqueletos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Diseno-sin-titulo-99.jpg 652w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Diseno-sin-titulo-99-245x300.jpg 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bbe7392 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bbe7392\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec8742c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1ec8742c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6823b73b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6823b73b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-35_exoesqueletos_biomecanica.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4721\" alt=\"Ensayos exoesqueletos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-35_exoesqueletos_biomecanica.jpg 600w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-35_exoesqueletos_biomecanica-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-196408d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"196408d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5c889c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c5c889c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MECHANICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL TESTING FOR EXOSKELETONS\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44889880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44889880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5b4648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b5b4648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f046d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f046d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>To ensure the safety and performance of exoskeletons, we carry out <strong>specific tests that assess both their structural integrity and their impact on the user<\/strong>. In our laboratory, each device is evaluated through a comprehensive approach that combines <strong>mechanical testing, biomechanical analysis, and functional validation in real-world settings.<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li><strong>Mechanical strength and fatigue testing<\/strong>:<br>Evaluation of the exoskeleton\u2019s structural durability under repetitive load conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Load and weight distribution tests<\/strong>:<br>Analysis of the device\u2019s impact on user posture, balance, and stability.<\/li><li><strong>Biomechanical movement assessment<\/strong>:<br>Measurement of muscle effort, joint activation, and user kinematics during exoskeleton use.<\/li><li><strong>Ergonomics and thermal comfort analysis<\/strong>:<br>Tests to ensure the device does not create pressure points or excessive heat buildup.<\/li><li><strong>Cognitive load and perceived effort studies<\/strong>:<br>Evaluation of the exoskeleton\u2019s effect on mental and physical fatigue across different usage scenarios.<\/li><li><strong>Functional validation in real-world environments<\/strong>:<br>Testing in clinical, industrial, and occupational settings to verify the device\u2019s efficiency in its intended application.<\/li><\/ul><p><br>Each of these tests helps optimize exoskeleton design, <strong>ensuring safe, effective, and user-accepted implementation<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae7465d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ae7465d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2020fd53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2020fd53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77d8776f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77d8776f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nWHY IBV IS A LEADING REFERENCE IN EXOSKELETON TESTING\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85f1a18 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"85f1a18\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2747d50a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2747d50a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1daa8fd9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1daa8fd9\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1953183a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1953183a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Validating an exoskeleton involves assessing multiple factors\u2014from structural resistance to user interaction. At IBV, we have the infrastructure and technical expertise to carry out advanced testing that ensures both safety and functionality. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5384316d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5384316d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13bada3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13bada3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31322c10 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31322c10\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-736b0c82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"736b0c82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760da53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"760da53\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b53fe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b53fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><ul><li><strong>Mechanical Testing Laboratory:<\/strong><br>Equipped with high-precision technology to assess the strength and durability of exoskeletons.<\/li><li><strong>Human Movement Laboratory<\/strong>:<br>Specialized in biomechanical and ergonomic analysis to validate human-device interaction.<\/li><li><strong>Multidisciplinary Team<\/strong>:<br>Experts in biomechanics, ergonomics, assistive technology, and medical device development.<\/li><li><strong>Testing Aligned with International Standards<\/strong>:<br>Our evaluations are based on international standards such as <strong>ISO 13485, ISO 9241-210, and ISO 10075<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Comprehensive Product Optimization Approach<\/strong>:<br>Beyond performance validation, we provide technical insights and strategic recommendations to improve exoskeleton design.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d1cc85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76d1cc85\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17c35574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17c35574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact our technical team<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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