Thesis Project Form
Title (tentative): Adaptive Control of Soft Tendon-Driven Exoskeleton via Bio-Signals| Thesis advisor(s): Sanguineti Vittorio, Masia Lorenzo, Missiroli Francesco (TUM) | E-mail: |
| Address: Via All'Opera Pia, 13 - 16145 Genova | Phone: (+39) 010 33 56487 |
Description
Motivation and application domain
Soft exosuits have a high potential in robot-assisted rehabilitation because of their high degree of adaptability, flexibility, compliance and safety while supplying active, user-specific assistance during training and daily life activities.
General objectives and main activities
1. Research soft wearable technologies and exosuits, focusing on human-centric design principles.
2. Analyze advanced materials and biomechanics in current wearable assistive tech for mobility enhancement.
3. Develop prototypes using flexible materials and actuators, integrating pneumatic or soft robotics principles.
4. Test and iterate designs, optimizing for user comfort, efficiency, and functional augmentation.
5. Document findings and present working solutions that empower individuals with increased mobility and independence.
2. Analyze advanced materials and biomechanics in current wearable assistive tech for mobility enhancement.
3. Develop prototypes using flexible materials and actuators, integrating pneumatic or soft robotics principles.
4. Test and iterate designs, optimizing for user comfort, efficiency, and functional augmentation.
5. Document findings and present working solutions that empower individuals with increased mobility and independence.
Training Objectives (technical/analytical tools, experimental methodologies)
1. Explore the cutting-edge intersection of soft wearable assistive technology and exosuits, where innovation meets human-centric design.
2. Master the integration of advanced materials and biomechanics to enhance mobility and augment human capacities.
3. Gain hand-on experience in developing next-generation solutions that empower individuals with enhanced mobility and independence.
2. Master the integration of advanced materials and biomechanics to enhance mobility and augment human capacities.
3. Gain hand-on experience in developing next-generation solutions that empower individuals with enhanced mobility and independence.
Place(s) where the thesis work will be carried out: Technischen Universität München, Germany
Additional information
Maximum number of students: 1
Financial support/scholarship: Erasmus+