Tom Turcksin

Tom Turcksin is a technical expert at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, specializing in biomechanics, ergonomics, and human-robot collaboration. His work focuses on developing exoskeleton technologies and biomechanical risk assessment frameworks.

• Collaborated on projects like Ergonomics 2.0: A World with Exoskeletons (2024–2025)
• Co-developed the AugmentX Lab for industrial robotics demonstrations (2021–2024)
• Contributed to standardization guidelines for real-time biomechanical risk assessment (CWA 17938, 2023)

His research spans biomechanics, musculoskeletal modeling, and occupational safety, with recent work on open-source frameworks like PhysioSense. He has presented at conferences including BioRob 2024 and organized events like the I Love Science Festival.

• Peer-reviewed publications in Wearable Technologies and IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine
• Active in collaborations with institutions like CEN and INFRA Project AugmentX