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The Design and Control of Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation

January 31 @ 12:30 am - 1:50 am

Katherine Strausser, PhD
Ekso Bionics – Technical Lead, Exoskeletons
Abstract: “Robots once were a dream of the future, but they now creep into all aspects of our lives, whether it be vacuuming our house or exploring distant planets. Rehabilitation and mobility are no different. Exoskeletons can provide the motion and support that a user cannot, supplementing or replacing their muscles to enable natural motion. These devices can be used for mobility or for rehabilitation, but both uses come with challenges. I will discuss the design and control of robotic exoskeletons and the challenges faced when designing these devices.”
Biosketch: Katherine Strausser holds a Bachelor’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master’s and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She was one of three primary inventors of Ekso 1, an electro-mechanical lower extremity exoskeleton and is currently a senior controls engineer at Ekso Bionics working on control algorithms and software for various research efforts focusing on the Human Machine Interface.
Perspectives in Assistive Technology Course Website
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Lathrop Library, Classroom 282