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Elena Garcia Armada
Transform pediatric mobility with Elena Garcia Armada, speaker, robotics engineer and biomedical innovator. Elena works with healthcare organizations to develop exoskeleton technology for children with neuromuscular conditions, recognized with the European Inventor Award and Red Cross Gold Medal.
Elena García Armada is a renowned scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur known for her groundbreaking work in robotics and biomedical engineering. She is the founder and CEO of Marsi Bionics, a company that creates exoskeletons for children with severe neuromuscular conditions.
Elena has a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, focusing on robotics and automation. Her postdoctoral research at top institutions enhanced her skills in control systems and robotic applications in healthcare. She leads the CSIC group at the Center for Automation and Robotics (CAR) CSIC-UPM, where she develops advanced artificial legs and quadrupeds to improve the performance and stability of legged robots.
In 2013, she co-founded Marsi Bionics, which designs adjustable pediatric exoskeletons that use small motors to mimic muscle movements, allowing children to walk. Her innovative work has earned her many awards, including the European Inventor Award Popular Prize in 2022, the Red Cross Gold Medal, and the "Premio Nacional de Discapacidad Reina Letizia" Research and Innovation Award from the Spanish government.
Elena is also committed to STEM education, inspiring young students, especially girls, to pursue careers in engineering and science. She participates in initiatives that promote diversity in these fields and shares insights on engaging young minds with science and technology.
As a sought-after speaker, she combines innovation with motivational content, sharing stories of children whose lives have been changed by her technology. Her work advances robotics and promotes social change, making her a leader in her field.
Topics, sessions and talks
Elena García Armada delves into the transformative role of robotic exoskeletons in paediatric healthcare. She shares her journey in developing the first exoskeletons for children with neuromuscular diseases, highlighting the challenges and successes faced along the way. Attendees will learn about the future of biomedical engineering and how robotics can revolutionise patient care, offering hope and improved quality of life for young patients.
Elena García Armada highlights the significance of inspiring young people to explore careers in STEM. Drawing from her own experiences, she discusses how education shapes future innovators and the necessity of diversity within these fields. Elena offers practical strategies to motivate students, particularly girls, to engage with science and technology. Attendees will learn how to effectively encourage the next generation to pursue fulfilling careers in STEM, fostering a more inclusive and innovative future.
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Elena Garcia Armada draws on first-hand accounts of children whose mobility has been restored through her exoskeleton technology, using these cases to ground her technical content in clinical and human outcomes.
Elena García Armada speaks on paediatric robotic exoskeletons, STEM career inspiration, and diversity in engineering. She is the founder and CEO of Marsi Bionics and recipient of the 2022 European Inventor Award Popular Prize for her development of the first exoskeletons for children with neuromuscular diseases.
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