RoboTrainer-Lift
RoboTrainer Lift
The RoboTrainer Lift is an experimental partial-weight-bearing device that can lift up to 250 kg, made for research purposes. It uses the electronics of the RoboTrainer-One system on a standard ceiling lift, providing ultra fast and precise force control of the lift motor. Thus giving the ceiling lift the added role of a flexible, programmable training system (see video).
Specs
- 250 kg max load
- Follows the user dynamically
- Remote control for adjusting target force or other training parameters.
Harness
The experimental RoboTrainer Lift uses a commercially available harness, that is suboptimal for training purposes. It is the intention to develop a new and more comfortable harness, that still allows freedom of movement. Preferably, the weight should be supported at the hips, to allow movement of the legs as well as the hip flexion.
Projects
In the spring of 2017, two Master's thesis students (a Welfare- and Robotics engineer) tested and evaluated the system. The purpose was to see how the gait pattern was changed with increased weight bearing.
For the full thesis, contact Claes C. Jakobsen (claescjakobsen at gmail.com) or Anders S. Sørensen (anss at mmmi.sdu.dk).
Contact
For further information please contact Conny Heidtmann (cohe at mmmi.sdu.dk).
