Perspectives is the newsletter of the Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

The Design and Control of Exoskeletons for Rehabilitation (by Zoom)

This issue announces the next class session (by Zoom).

Course News

Tomorrow's class session by Zoom - Tuesday's class session will be held online.

Next Class Session (by Zoom) - Tuesday, February 22nd at 4:00pm PST

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.

Upcoming Class Sessions

Thursday, February 24th - Designing Exoskeletons and Prosthetic Limbs that Enhance Human Performance (on campus) Tuesday, March 1st - Field Trip to the Magical Bridge Playground Thursday, March 3rd - Wheelchair Fabrication in Developing Countries (by Zoom)

Please contact me with your ideas, questions, comments, and project suggestions - or just to say hello. Please continue to stay safe & healthy.

Dave Jaffe - Course Instructor