Gogoa Mobility Robots is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the GOGOA PRIZE 2024 awards ceremony, held on September 24 at the Móstoles campus of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC). This award, which celebrates innovation in the field of exoskeletons, brought together experts in medical technology, rehabilitation, and mobility assistance, reaffirming their commitment to developing technological solutions aimed at improving people’s quality of life.
The GOGOA PRIZE is an initiative designed to connect students with contemporary challenges in the development of biomedical products, with a focus on enhancing quality of life. This platform was created to support young engineers, offering them a unique opportunity to showcase and promote their innovative projects within the biomedical field, inspiring practical solutions to real-world needs and contributing to progress in the industry.
The 2024 edition of the GOGOA PRIZE, also known as “The Medtech Design Challenge,” focused on the design of an exoskeleton to assist the motor abilities of elderly people, a highly relevant topic in modern gerontology. The projects were evaluated under strict criteria, including functionality, innovation, ergonomic integration, production feasibility, industrial design, and sustainability. Participants demonstrated their ability to apply smart materials, mechanical design, control algorithms, and even Internet of Things (IoT) integration.
The winners of this first edition were Eugenio M. Espuela and Jaime Ramos, who developed a textile exoskeleton to assist walking, designed to improve hip and knee flexion movements, ensuring foot lift during the swing phase. This innovative design offers an accessible and practical solution, improving stability and reducing the effort required for walking, thus contributing to the prevention of falls in elderly people. The award consisted of €1,000 and a trophy.
The prize was presented by Carlos Fernández Isoird, CEO of Gogoa Mobility Robots, and Alejandro Ureña, Director of the School of Experimental Sciences and Technology (ESCET) at URJC. The event also featured a jury of experts, including Galder Arego, Antonio J. del Ama Espinosa, Mercedes Sanchis Almenara, and Raquel Cutillas, who evaluated the projects based on their innovation, feasibility, and potential impact on improving assisted mobility.
During the event, attendees also enjoyed a lecture by Dr. Marta Neira Álvarez, a specialist in geriatrics, who addressed the current challenges in elderly mobility and highlighted the growing role of devices such as exoskeletons in enhancing autonomy for this population group.
In addition, Gogoa Mobility Robots showcased its most advanced exoskeletons, demonstrating how these technologies are transforming the fields of rehabilitation and mobility assistance. The demonstration of exoskeletons developed by our company underscored the potential of wearable technology to improve the quality of life for people with motor difficulties.
The GOGOA PRIZE 2024 has set an important precedent in the design of technological solutions for elderly assistance and will continue to explore other challenges in future editions. With this award, we aim to foster collaboration between academia and industry to generate practical, high-impact solutions, moving towards a future where medical technology is more efficient, accessible, and focused on improving the quality of life for all.
GOGOA Mobility Robots
Robotic equipment for neuro-rehabilitation, exoskeletons for stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries and neuro-degenerative diseases, neuro-rehabilitation services, exoskeletons for the reduction of musculo-skeletal injuries of workers
