Ep 2. The human aspect of Exoskeletons – Minerva Pillai: engineering a better future
Published on November 10, 2025
Coming home from a hard day's work and still feeling fresh? That's no longer just a far-out fantasy.
In this new episode of Taste of Bionics, host Ranga Yogeshwar speaks with Dr. Minerva Pillai, Head of Development for SUITX by Ottobock North America. With a B.S., M.S., and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley — and as co-founder of SUITX, a startup born from UC Berkeley's Human Engineering & Robotics Lab — Minerva has been at the forefront of translating cutting-edge research into real-world solutions.
Together, they explore the exciting possibilities at the intersection of biomechanics, robotics, ergonomics, and global health technology, and discuss the challenges of bringing innovation from the lab to life.
Tune in to discover how technology, resilience, and curiosity are redefining what it means to be human — and why Ottobock continues to lead the way in shaping that future.
Watch Episode 2 now: Taste of Bionics – with Minerva Pillai.