New approach to engineering soft structures.
The SWAG project develops lower limb exosuits, specifically, soft wearable exoskeletal robots to empower the lower body and core.
SWAG replaces the traditional rigid materials found in exoskeletons with high-strength inflatable fabrics and sensing films to create smart, human-assistive, soft and lightweight garments.
These exosuits ensure user comfort and safety, while remaining virtually undetected, invisible under clothing thanks to their garment-like design.
In addition, SWAG exosuits empower humans in activities from occupational assistance to daily mobility, fitness and immersive entertainment.
Eurecat’s Functional Textiles Unit participates in the SWAG project by designing the exosuit, that is, the supporting piece of clothing for the entire SWAG system.
The SWAG consortium is made up of 13 partners from six EU countries and the UK, including leading academics, research and technology organisations and commercial partners.
General details
Project
SWAG – Soft Wearable Assistive Garments for Human Empowerment
Project reference
101120408
Programme and call for tender
Project funded through the Horizon Europe programme of the European Union under the call HORIZON-CL4-2022-DIGITAL-EMERGING-02-06 – Pushing the limit of physical intelligence and performance (RIA)
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