RoboTrainer-Lift
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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 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.
Specs
- 250 kg max load
- Follows the user dynamically
- Remote control for adjusting target force
Harness
The RoboTrainer Lift currently 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 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@gmail.com) or Anders S. Sørensen.
