Symbitron

Symbiotic man-machine interactions in wearable exoskeletons to enhance mobility for paraplegics

Conference paper (2018)

Authors

H. van der Kooij Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering , University of Twente
Edwin van Asseldonk University of Twente
M. Arquilla Fondazione Santa Lucia (IRCCS)
Marco Molinari Fondazione Santa Lucia (IRCCS)
Amy Wu Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
A. J. Ijspeert Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
F. Dzeladini Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Arash Arami Imperial College London
Etienne Burdet Imperial College London
Hsien Yung Huang Imperial College London
W.F. Gregoor EMSD EEMCS Project engineers1
Gijs van Oort University of Twente
C. Meijneke EMSD EEMCS Project engineers1
V. Sluiter University of Twente
Amber Emmens University of Twente
Heide Witteveen University of Twente
N. L. Tagliamonte Fondazione Santa Lucia (IRCCS)
F. Tamburella Fondazione Santa Lucia (IRCCS)
I. Pisotta Fondazione Santa Lucia (IRCCS)
M. Masciullo Fondazione Santa Lucia (IRCCS)
Research Group
Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Biomechanical Engineering

Research Group

Biomechatronics & Human-Machine Control

Abstract

The main goal of the Symbitron project was to develop a safe, bio-inspired, personalized wearable exoskeleton that enables SCI patients to walk without additional assistance, by complementing their remaining motor function. Here we give an overview of major achievements of the projects.