Development of a robotic arm with and for people with tetraplegia
The goal of this research project is to develop an upper extremity assistive technology that assists individuals with tetraplegia to perform activities relevant to daily living.
Factsheet
- Lead school School of Health Professions
- Additional schools School of Engineering and Computer Science
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Institute(s)
Institute for Human Centered Engineering (HUCE)
Physiotherapy - Funding organisation Others
- Duration (planned) 01.06.2023 - 31.12.2025
- Project management Dr. Anja Raab
- Head of project Dr. Anja Raab
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Project staff
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Gruener
Dr. Patric Eichelberger
Alexandra Bellwald
Nicole Lutz
Vera Fosbrooke
Nicole Hutmacher
Raphael Rätz - Keywords Cybathlon, Assistive Technology, Roboterarm, Spinal Cord Injuy
Situation
Once a person has suffered a spinal cord injury, they usually require assistive technology. The type of assistive technology depends on various factors, such as the level of injury and associated impairments, environmental factors, and personal factors (age, fitness,...). Assistive technologies promote participation in life and people affected are more independent, satisfied and have more self-esteem. CYBATHLON, "a non-profit project of ETH Zurich, sees itself as a platform that challenges development teams around the world to create assistive technologies with and for people with disabilities that are suitable for everyday life. Drivers of Cybathlon are international competitions and events." In this project, people affected are directly involved in the development process (needs, expectations, experiences, problem formulation/solution).
