Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).

Evaluation Of Integration Of Novel Modular, Self-Fitting Structure With Exomotion Hip And Ankle Jointsx000D
Wearable exoskeleton robots have the potential to positively improve the function and well-being of personsx000D
with spinal cord injury or other lower limb disabilities by enhancing or supporting natural body movements.x000D
Human in Motion's Exomotion has developed technology comprised of custom designed, versatile, compact,x000D
active three degrees-of-freedom (3 DOF) hip and ankle joints. This Engage project will build knowledge in thex000D
area of exoskeleton innovation by using pressure sensors and a model (to be developed) to determine optimalx000D
criteria for a modular, mass customizable 'orthotic' structure that can be integrated with the Exomotionx000D
technology.x000D
Human in Motion's long-term goal is to create a versatile, cost-effective, robotic system that is flexible, canx000D
easily be taken on and off by the user and adapts to the shape of the body at the critical points where thex000D
exoskeleton touches and supports the body. This initial-stage project will use the sensor system and model tox000D
evaluate and model various aspects of the integration between the modular, self-fitting structure with thex000D
already developed Exomotion hip and ankle joints, to consider if it meets the initial expectations of a typicalx000D
end user. Human in Motion's vision for the future is the evolution of exoskeletons into consumer wearablex000D
projects, which in turn would increase its accessibility and usability of exoskeleton robots not only in Canada,x000D
but also in developing nations where the need for low-cost, accessible and easy to use technology is critical.