OUR PROJECTS ON LOWER LIMB ASSISTIVE DEVICES

Project 1-) WalkMECH2.0: Design and Development of Energy-Recycling Transfemoral Prosthesis Assisting in Sit-to-Stand, Stair Ascent/Descent, Different Velocity, Slope and Surfaces

In this project, it is aimed to design an energy recycling transfemoral prosthesis that assists to different movements such as sit-to-stand, stair ascent/descent and adaptation to different speeds, slopes and surfaces in a natural way. It is also aimed to decrease the metabolic energy consumption and increase the quality of life. The prototype design is also aimed to be optimized with respect to critical criteria. With this aim we have three different products:

 

*WalkMECH

  • Passive design
  • Ankle push-off generation
  • Reduced metabolic cost
  • No battery, no motors
  • High walking speeds (up to 7 km/h)
  • Sit-to-stand assistance
  • Natural weight acceptance

 

*WalkMECHadapt

On top of WalkMECH

  • Adaptive to different walking speeds
  • Minimal actuation, small battery

 

*WalkMECHactive

On top of WalkMECHadapt

  • Power assistance for stair climbing or power requiring tasks.

 

Project 2-)  Design and Development of Lightweight and Compact Wearable Robotic Exoskeletons

The aim of this project is to design and develop a compact and lightweight robotic exoskeleton for elderly or for people who suffers from muscle weaknesses. This exoskeleton will provide sufficient level of assistance to the body w.r.t. weakness level by combining the energy-saving storage elements and electric motors in an energy-efficient way to support the activities of daily life (e.g. walking, sit–to-stand, stair-ascending and descending).

 

*KNEXO – self-aligning knee exoskeleton

  • Bio-joint shaped design
  • Light weight and compact
  • Walking sit-to-stand assistance
  • No battery, no motors
  • Natural weight acceptance

 

*KNEXOactive

On top of KNEXO

  • Assistance for different walking speeds
  • Assistance for different tasks
  • Adaptive assistance level

 

*WalkEXO – knee-ankle exoskeleton
  • Passive design
  • Ankle push-off generation
  • Reduced metabolic cost
  • No battery, no motors
  • High walking speeds (up to 7 km/h)
  • Sit-to-stand assistance
  • Natural weight acceptance

 

WalkEXOactive

On top of WalkEXO

  • Adaptive assistance level
  • Power assistance for stair climbing or power requiring tasks.

coming soon…

*LoadEXO – hip-knee-ankle exoskeleton

*KidEXO