Network-based digital platforms have revolutionised the way we communicate, access information, and entertain ourselves. Social media services enable various forms of communication, both verbal and visual, bringing people together and facilitating instant connection and interaction. These platforms are now present in nearly every household and are widely regarded as valuable tools for all, including children and adolescents.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, internet usage enabled young people to maintain peer communication, particularly important during adolescence, and supported the continuation of activities such as remote schooling. In 2021, 59% of Italian adolescents admitted using their smartphones more frequently than before, with 46% using them for more than three hours a day.

Social Media’s Major Impact on the Younger Generations

With Facebook reaching 2.9 billion monthly active users, YouTube 2 billion, Instagram 1.5 billion, and TikTok 1 billion, these are the most widely accessed social media platforms globally. In this digital context, social interaction or even casual browsing on social networks plays a significant role in the lives of many young people, influencing their self-esteem and overall wellbeing.

On one hand, there is evidence that social media can improve mood and promote healthy behaviours in certain situations. On the other hand, excessive or unregulated media use may be linked to adverse outcomes, particularly among vulnerable groups such as adolescents. Read more.

Exoskeletons are poised to revolutionise rehabilitation therapy. Originally pioneered by General Electric in the 1960s, these wearable machines were first funded by the United States Department of Defence to develop a prototype that would allow humans to lift heavy objects. The concept soon evolved, with others adapting it to create locomotor exoskeletons designed to support the musculoskeletal system, enabling injured or paraplegic individuals to stand and walk.

By the 1980s, researchers began exploring the military applications of exoskeletons to enhance soldiers’ protection and capabilities in combat – an area that continues to develop today. More recently, humanoid robotic technologies have been trialled across various industries, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, to support workers with repetitive manual tasks. The global market for robotic technologies is expected to grow by 26% over the next five years.

Two Categories of Wearable Machines 

Exoskeletons typically fall into two main categories: passive and active.

• Passive exoskeletons utilise combinations of springs and dampers to store energy generated from human movement and release it when needed to enhance posture or motion.
• Active exoskeletons, in contrast, use actuators – powered by electricity, hydraulics, or compressed air – to produce mechanical force, thereby supporting and augmenting human motion.

Exoskeletons come in a variety of forms, including upper-body, lower-body, or full-body designs. Read more.

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