Best Tom Bionic Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 24: Helping Without Hindering, Dr Michael Goldfarb on Exoskeletons Prosthetics and Passive Design 58:47

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What does 55 years of combined exoskeleton and powered prosthetics just between two peopel sound like!? In Episode 24 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Goldfarb, a H. Fort Flowers Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University with additional appointments in electrical engineering, computer…

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Episode 23: From Military Innovation to Medical Impact Bionic Power is Helping Children Walk Again 46:39

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Episode 23 with Bionice Power: Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome & Introductions Bobby Marinov and Dr. Tom Sugar introduce the episode and guests: Gualtiero, CEO, and Rob Nathan, Director of Operations at Bionic Power. 01:20 – From Military to Medical How Bionic Power began in 2007 developing energy-harvesting knee exoskeletons for soldiers, and late…

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Episode 22: Recap from RehabWeek Chicago 2025 34:42

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Join Dr. Tom Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) as we recap RehabWeek 2025, a world leading conference for rehabilitation robotics, medical exoskeletons, and neurotechnology which was held in Chicago this May. In this episode, Tom shares highlights from the exhibition floor, where 6+ societies united to sho…

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Episode 21: Emulate & Iterate: Humotech’s Path to Better Prosthetics and Exoskeletons 54:48

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By Exoskeleton Report & Wearable Robotics Association

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Episode 20: Art Meets Engineering, User-First Exoskeleton with Melissa "Blue Eye Queen" 1:00:29

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Thrilled to have Melissa DiVierti, aka "BLUE EYE QUEEN," join Dr. Tom Suggar, aka "Sugar Daddy Jetpack Tommy," and me, Bobby Marinov, aka "Therion," as we discuss how we can make exoskeleton technology look more colorful and accessible. It is no secret that the world of wearables and wearable robotics is dominated by men, with only a handful of the…

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Episode 19 From EMG to TLVs Picking the Right Occupational Exoskeleton with Dr Jason Gillette 1:00:40

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Dr. Sugar and I are proud to be able to share Episode 19 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast for ExR's Patreon Supporters! This time, we are lucky to have as a guest Dr. Jason Gillette, who shares his impressions of occupational exoskeletons. His Biomedical Engineering degree, decades of hands-on expertise in ergonomics and multiple i…

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Episode 18: Nearly Two Decades of Medical Exoskeleton Trials with Dr. Arun Jayaraman 1:16:12

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Welcome to Episode 18 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. We continue our discussion of medical exoskeletons and physical rehabilitation robotics, this time, joined by Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Executive Director, Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Few people on the planet have more hands-on experience; Arun ha…

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17: From Cool Gadget to ‘Must-Have’: Zen Koh on Making Exoskeletons Mainstream 1:08:03

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On Episode 17 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, hosts Dr. Thomas Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) are joined by Zen Koh, Founder & CEO of MotusAcademy, and Ambassador at IISART. Zen does a phenomenal job balancing technology with businesses, while sharing his insights on the present and f…

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The Mars Volta - Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos Del Vacio with Ben Stein 1:47:08

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FINALLY, after a long hiatus (sorry Stoppies!) we are thrilled/enraged to bring you a truly confounding episode of Make it Stop, where our intrepid hosts engage in the critical work of unraveling the Mars Volta's deeply ill conceived 9th studio album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos Del Vacio. Joining us to wade through the murky depths is perpetual pod best…

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Ep 16, EduExo and STEM Education Exoskeletons with Dr Volker Bartenbach - Auxivo 49:36

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How many students have access to exoskeleton labs or projects, and what are some alternatives? Welcome to Episode 16 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. This time, we discuss EduExo and EduExo Pro (made by Auxivo) with the founder and CEO of Auxivo himself. The EduExo is a commercial product designed to make learning about wearables …

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Moving Pediatric Exoskeletons Out Of The Research Lab, Dr Zach Lerner, Co-Founder of Biomotum 48:49

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Welcome to Episode 15 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we discuss the past, present, and future of technology that moves you. In this edition, we are joined by Dr. Zach Lerner, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University. Researcher of rehabilitation robotics and director of the NAU Biomechat…

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The Worst of Queen 1:58:37

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Howdy folks, we're back back back again with another WRETCH-rospective of a classic and beloved act, documenting and dissecting the 10 worst Queen tracks ever recorded. We're not gonna lie Stoppies, this was a tough one - not because their catalogue is overripe with audio atrocities but because with Freddie Mercury on vocals, Brian May on guitar, a…

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Adopting Occupational Exoskeletons in Small, Medium and Large Businesses with Sarah Ballini-Ross 49:49

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In Episode 14 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, Dr. Tom Sugar and I have the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Ballini-Ross, an ergonomics solutions professional with practical experience working with small, large, and multinational corporations, as well as a small farm owner herself. Sarah Ballini-Ross brings her unique expertise in…

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Christina Aguilera - Bionic with Dave of Battlemode 2:29:21

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Feeling futuristic? Horny and confused? Are your circuits overloaded with indie electro-clash posturing, fembot fantasies, and the desperate clang of a pop star perpetually trying to reboot her identity to decidedly mixed results? This week, we plug into Bionic, Christina Aguilera’s glittery, glitchy, seemingly cursed attempt at beating Lady Gaga i…

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The Defiant - If I'm Really Being Honest with Dicky Stock and Tom Saunders 2:59:05

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How are you feeling, Stoppies? A little aggrieved? A tad perturbed? Are you ready to get REAL about your DEFIANT opinions on the woke mind virus, how doctors are evil pill pushers, and why Jon Stewart doesn't send you cute little videos on your birthday anymore? This week we cover the precipitous fall of once beloved Cookie Monster-voiced ska dad D…

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Episode 13: Occupational Exoskeletons with Volker Bartenbach CEO Auxivo 1:00:12

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Welcome back to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we continue our analysis of occupational/industrial wearables for workers from Episodes 4 and 11, this time with a very special guest and Patreon supporter: Dr. Volker Bartenbach, founder and CEO of Auxivo. Over the last five years, Auxivo has become a world leader in exoskeleton…

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Sematary - Screaming Forest (ft. Brian and Julia) 2:04:08

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Stoppies, are you ready to go to MOUND TOWN? Are you ready to don your trueys, blast some longhorns and hole up with your weird friends in an abandoned shack in the woods to make autotuned nightmare trap about paint by number horror tropes all encased in a thick glue of glitchy witch hop freak shit? Well WE ARE! Our first episode back and we're kee…

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Bad Music is Back! 5:10

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Get ready for the hilarious return of the Make It Stop podcast! Hosts Heather and Mike Dunn are back starting April 15th, delivering funny music commentary and scathing critiques of the worst music out there. If you love podcasts that break down bad music with sharp opinions and hot takes, especially focusing on recent releases, Make It Stop is you…

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Episode 12: Pediatric Devices with Matt Marino 44:01

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In this conversation, Matthew Marino—a recognized expert in occupational exoskeletons—provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric exoskeleton solutions and related non-exo devices, with a special focus on Cerebral Palsy applications. Matthew Marino has over twenty years of experience in physical rehabilitation, health, fitness, human performance…

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Episode 11: Industrial Exoskeletons with Marisol Barrero, CPE 45:00

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Welcome back to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast, where we continue our analysis of occupational/industrial wearables for workers from Episode 4 with a very special guest, Marisol Barrero, famous for being one of the first corporate teams to implement shoulder-support exoskeletons at Toyota North America. Marisol Barrero is the co-fou…

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Episode 10: Report From National Ergonomics Conference and Augmented Enterprise Summit 46:39

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In this episode, WearRA director Dr. Thomas Sugar recaps his trips to the: 2024 Las Vegas National Ergonomics Conference Are You Ready for Exoskeletons Workshop (held at the same conference) Augmented Enterprise Summit Join us as we take a front-row seat to two premiere events and the latest trends in exoskeletons, wearable robotics, general wearab…

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Episode 9 - Deploying Military Exoskeletons: Insights with George Woodland 49:30

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Welcome to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics podcast: the one source for real-life practical human augmentation where we cut through the science fiction and marketing hype to get to the bottom of what this technology can and can't do for you or your family. We are very fortunate to have our first guest on the podcast, George Woodland is one of…

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Episode 8: Meet the Groups Advancing Exoskeleton Awareness 34:55

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Welcome to the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast. In this episode, Bobby (Exoskeleton Report) and Prof. Tom Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) discuss the over one dozen organizations worldwide that further the adoption of exo technology in their unique ways. 00:00 Introduction 03:24 Automotive Exoskeleton Group (AExG) 05:37 ASTM Intern…

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Episode 7: Challenges to Mass Exoskeleton Adoption: Understanding the Barriers 49:22

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In Episode 7 of the Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Podcast, hosts Bobby Marinov (ExR) and Tom Sugar (WearRA) team up to uncover the recurring challenges that have slowed the widespread adoption of exoskeleton technology—issues like fit, comfort, proving the return on investment (ROI), limitations in range of motion, heat management, and more. T…

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Episode 6: Overview of Medical Exoskeletons 38:06

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Medical exoskeletons are some of the first and oldest examples of wearable robotics. This is the last general overview episode of the applications of exoskeleton technology. Tom and I were cautious in our statements. We realize that countless people suffer from mobility impairments and could benefit from inexpensive, easy-to-use medical wearables. …

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Episode 5: Consumer and Commercial Exoskeletons 43:06

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One of the quickly growing applications of wearable technology is for recreational, sports, fitness, and education use. Consumer exoskeletons come in all sizes and flavors and hosts Tom and Bobby explore what is on the market and how it compares to related technologies. Support the showBy Exoskeleton Report & Wearable Robotics Association

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Episode 4: Applications of Military Exoskeletons 47:08

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What are the applications for military exoskeletons and wearable robots? Tom Sugar (Wearable Robotics Association) and Bobby Marinov (Exoskeleton Report) discuss vibration mitigation, energy harvesting, logistics, gravity compensating, and mobility-enhancing exos for defense and military applications. Summary: In Episode 4 of the Exoskeletons and W…

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Exoskeletons and Wearable Robotics Episode 3: Application to Industrial and Occupational Exoskeletons 40:31

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How can exos change the way we do repetitive and physically demanding work tasks!? What body types do they try to safeguard, how do they go about it, and what are some examples of where they have been used? This is a casual conversation meant to serve as an introduction to this topic. Support the show…

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Episode 2: Types of Exoskeleton Devices 37:13

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In this episode, Bobby from Exoskeleton Report and Tom from the Wearable Robotics Association delve into the intricacies of the Exoskeleton Report Catalog, a comprehensive database of over 200 commercialized exoskeletons. They discuss how the catalog came to life, initially inspired by a 10-year-old PowerPoint presentation by Tom, and how it has ev…

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Episode 1: What is an exoskeleton or a wearable robot? 15:25

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Just what exactly is an exoskeleton anyways?! – reads the title of an article that tries to shed some light on the question all the way back from 2017. (link) In the last seven years, there have been countless changes and breakthroughs in the exo industry, and that article now needs an update. Catch Prof. Tom Sugar, director of the Wearable Robotic…

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Van Morrison - Latest Record Project Disc 2 (w/ Mark Gallagher) 2:34:32

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Have you got our latest podcast project? It's time for even MORE of that Van you love to hate, because we're deep diving into round 2 of this miserable musical end of life crisis. Joining us this round is comedian and "famous coward" Mark Gallagher, known for his hilarious character work and his deep, deep appreciation of ornery out of touch white …

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Van Morrison - Latest Record Project Vol. 1 Part 1 (w/ Brandon Vallee) 2:21:19

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Welcome Back, Stoppies! We're officially rounding the corner on a whole 100 episodes and 5 seasons of musical masochism, so thank you for your patience in advance for what will likely be a much more relaxed release schedule this time around. As punishment for our tardiness we kick off the "fun" by attempting to tackle cantankerous Celtic crooner Va…

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Season 4 Finale - Ska vs. Nu Metal Thunderdome (w/ Ethan Marsh) 2:41:14

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Alright stoppies, it's the moment you've all been waiting for - a knock down, drag out deathmatch between two deeply embarrassing teenage genres of the late 90s: Nu Metal vs. 3rd Wave Ska. Nu Metal Mike vs. Perpetual Ska Kid Heather battle it out with fan of both genres and very funny comedian Ethan Marsh reffing to make sure there's no wallet chai…

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Crash Test Dummies - Give Yourself a Hand (w/ Mistress Carrie) 2:13:32

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MMM MMMM MMMM...nah. The world was briefly captivated in the early 90s by Brad Roberts' low, smoldering baritone and his band of eccentric Canadian rockers the Crash Test Dummies. The one hit hit hard, but after a string of sloppy follow ups, the Dummies were in the doldrums by the time 1999's Give Yourself A Hand rolled around. To switch things up…

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Billy Idol- Cyberpunk (w/ Manny Raposo) 2:22:37

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We're killing our Idols this week as we surf the circuits of cyber hell with none other than Billy Idol, who in 1993 was an aging "punk" desperately clinging to relevance while soaked in a haze of club drugs and heroin. But the drug called The Internet became the most addictive of all as he lazily skimmed Neuromancer and decided he was the ultimate…

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Jack White - Boarding House Reach 1:56:50

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We're reaching, and retching this week as we take a deep dive into Jack White's version of a musical midlife crisis, 2018's Boarding House Reach. Vocoder, hot topic spoken word poetry and RAPPING all make an appearance on this bloated collection of song stems, incoherent rambles, and riffless meandering sonic slogs that sound like the last gasps of…

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March Badness PART DEUX Finale: Chainsmokers vs. Twenty One Pilots (w/ Garvey Salomon) 2:26:00

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All bad things must come to an end, and so we must say goodbye to this year's M-M-M-M-MARCH BADNESS. But before we can finally rid ourselves of this curse, a winner must be crowned. It's a true Cinderella Story this year, as the 6 seed Twenty One Pilots defied all odds, making it all the way to the finals to take on the 1 seed Chainsmokers. It's Bl…