RehabByExo

To this end, on the one hand, an incremental methodology is proposed, which from an existing v0 exoskeleton version will produce a vH version (hip exoskeleton), then the final vHG version (hip-knee exoskeleton). Within this framework, 1. innovative solutions will be sought through the integration of users and business experts in the design process; 2. physical interfaces with patients, joints and links will be developed and will integrate actuators and sensors, 3. control schemes will be defined so as to provide the necessary power to the joints for rehabilitation, 4. biomechanical and clinical evaluations of the exoskeletons will be carried out, which will make it possible to specify and validate the assistance required for the desired rehabilitation as the versions are developed. On the other hand, the vH and vHG versions of the exoskeleton will benefit, in a second phase, from additional developments: 1) a virtual environment for training and coaching purposes for patients and healthcare professionals, 2) an enhanced learning system to adapt the exoskeleton to patients and clinicians' requests.

Project funding: €916K (total budget), €690K (phase 1 budget), funding from the Carnot ARTS Institute, the Hauts-de-France Region and the Angers agglomeration community.