NoGravEx

Feasibility study for simulated micro gravity based on an exoskeleton: No Gravity Exoskeleton (NoGravEx)

The Recupera REHA part system. The system captures the whole kinematic of the human arm. (Source: Annemarie Popp, DFKI)
The Recupera REHA part system. The system captures the whole kinematic of the human arm. (Source: Annemarie Popp, DFKI)
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The project NoGravEx explores the possibility of simulating microgravity with an exoskeleton. Starting from the Recupera REHA exoskeleton a software component, that enables subject specific arm weight compensation will be implemented to give the user the feeling of micro gravitation. Further, a study will be conducted where subjects will move with and without the exoskeleton while muscle and brain activity (EMG / EEG) is recorded. The analysis of the EMG data will give first insights if simulated micro gravitation has an influence on the muscles of the subjects.

Duration: 01.01.2022 till 31.12.2023
Donee: German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH
Sponsor: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
German Aerospace Center e.V.
Grant number: Founded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, German Aerospace Center e.V. FKZ: 50RP2172A (UDE) und 50RP2172B (DFKI)
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Universität Duisburg-Essen

Application Field: Assistance- and Rehabilitation Systems
Related Projects: VI-Bot
Virtual Immersion for holistic feedback control of semi-autonomous robots (01.2008- 12.2010)
Capio
Dual-arm exoskeleton (01.2011- 12.2013)
Recupera REHA
Full-body exoskeleton for upper body robotic assistance (09.2014- 12.2017)
Related Software: HyRoDyn
Hybrid Robot Dynamics

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