The research at HuB-Robotics is focused on assistive and rehabilitation robotics. We create robots in direct physical support of human users, either helping them in their daily activities (assistance), or restoring or recovering their lost or weakened functional capacities (rehabilitation). We also conduct fundamental research on the actuation and control of robotic devices and systems, to improve their dynamic performances (higher torque and power output, longer duration of operation, etc.) and enhancing their capabilities of understanding human intents and interacting with humans.
We envision a future in which robots interact with and support humans in a variety of ways. Our research was initially focused on wearable robots, including robotic (powered) lower-limb prostheses and portable lower-limb orthoses/exoskeletons. Wearable robots still remains a very active area of research at HuB-Robotics. In recent years we started a new line of research on standalone assistive and rehabilitation robots, which provide reliable support and protection against fall. We have also started to explore the concept of dockable robots, which entails a unique modality of human-robot physical interaction (more details will follow in the near future).
Please following the links below to learn more about the specific topics of research:
We envision a future in which robots interact with and support humans in a variety of ways. Our research was initially focused on wearable robots, including robotic (powered) lower-limb prostheses and portable lower-limb orthoses/exoskeletons. Wearable robots still remains a very active area of research at HuB-Robotics. In recent years we started a new line of research on standalone assistive and rehabilitation robots, which provide reliable support and protection against fall. We have also started to explore the concept of dockable robots, which entails a unique modality of human-robot physical interaction (more details will follow in the near future).
Please following the links below to learn more about the specific topics of research:
- High-Performance Actuation and Design Innovation of Robotic Lower-Limb Prostheses
- Human-Centered Control of Robotic Lower-Limb Prostheses
- Novel Artificial Muscle Actuators
- Portable Lower-Limb Orthoses (Exoskeletons) and Semi-Wearable Devices
- Wheeled and Legged Assistive Robots
- Rail-Sliding Assistive and Rehabilitation Robots
