Manual material handlers face the risk of developing low back pain due to lifting and lowering heavy loads, impacting their work efficiency, production costs, and daily life. Our project specializes in advanced exoskeleton systems that protect the lower back, enhance mobility, strength, and endurance. We develop cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity and well-being in sectors like industry, healthcare, rehabilitation, and defense. Our team of engineers has developed back-support exosuits, reducing physical burden by over 30% during manual lifting tasks. These exosuits have attracted cooperation inquiries from 10+ companies in logistics, green industry, post services, etc. Our wearable robotic technologies empower individuals and industries, enabling higher productivity and well-being. Key technologies focus on human-robot interaction, sensing fusion, and efficient actuation systems. Our award-winning actuation systems provide ergonomic assistance, while high-level control strategies allow customization for individual users. Exosuit weight is optimized using topology optimization and lightweight materials. A soft interface ensures safe and comfortable human-exoskeleton interaction. Two exosuit prototypes have demonstrated remarkable results in reducing back muscle activity by 20-30% during lab testing. Our development plan involves optimizing the exosuit interface and appearance for field tests. Based on validation results and user feedback, we will finalize the design of the first commercially available exosuit. We are contacting interested logistic companies for practical field tests and seeking long-term cooperation to provide tailored exoskeleton solutions. Funding is sourced from the University, Government, and investment companies. Targeted marketing and participation in industry-specific trade shows facilitate collaborations in logistics, construction, and healthcare.

2024

Student Startup