Acute Doctor

Wearable Robotics®

Innovative exoskeletons and wearable robotics for rehabilitation.Ghezzano PI, italyEnglish, ItalianRecommendations : 0

Not verified

Appointment

About

Wearable Robotics® was founded as a spin-off of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, an internationally recognized center of expertise in the field of wearable robotics.

In 2013, the research group that founded Wearable Robotics® received the Marzotto Prize for the best technology-driven business idea. The company intends to bring together the technological expertise of the PERCRO (PERCeptual RObotics) laboratory, a recognized center of competence in the field of wearable robotics, exoskeletons an...

Products

ALEx RS

ALEx RS is founded on an innovative design utilizing a novel tendon actuated transmission to provide patients with exceptional comfort, lightweight, and transparency during use. It is a CE certified medical device classified as IIa. The design of ALEx RS originates from the extensive tradition in robotic design established at the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and its application in clinical rehabilitation post-stroke. ALEx is a six Degrees of Freedom (DoFs) mechanically compliant exoskeleton designed for the upper human limb. The exoskeleton includes four sensorized and actuated joints for shoulder abduction-adduction (SH-Abd-Ad), rotation (SH-Rot), and flexion-extension (SH-Flx-Ext), and elbow flexion-extension (EL-Flx-Ext). Additionally, it features two sensorized and passive joints for forearm pronation-supination (FO-Pro-Sup) and wrist flexion-extension (WR-Flx-Ext). Thanks to its unique shoulder joint kinematics, the exoskeleton is easy to wear and can be adjusted to various anthropometric sizes effortlessly. ALEx can cover approximately 92% of the natural arm workspace, enabling robotic assistance during the execution of natural spatial movements.

ALEx S

Alex S is a device designed for passive upper limb rehabilitation that supports gravity-assisted spatial movements. The device utilizes advanced position sensing technologies to track the full arm movement accurately. Weight relief through gravity compensation eases movement in hemiparesis patients and can be a valuable tool in upper limb rehabilitation. Unlike other devices, adjusting the level of gravity support involves adding or removing physical weights, which can be easily modified by the therapist using an innovative patented counterbalancing system. The system’s unique features make it suitable for community-based rehabilitation and home therapy.