Dr Matthew Dickinson is a mechanical engineer, international standards advisor, and the Founder of VikingExos Ltd. Formerly a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Dr Dickinson is a recognised global authority in wearable technology and human augmentation. He works extensively with ASTM International (specifically the Committee F48 and the Exo Technology Center of Excellence) to establish safety, reliability, and performance standards for exoskeleton systems. Through VikingExos, he focuses on developing cutting-edge wearable technologies designed to enhance human performance, mitigate injury risk, and transform the future of mobility and work.