Physical Assistance Systems Engineering

Mobility is one of the basic human needs and, due to advancing demographic change, is increasingly becoming the focus of attention in business, science, and politics. In a professional context, employers are placing greater emphasis on maintaining the health of their workforce. The main cause of illness-related absences or career changes is musculoskeletal disorders. In a private context, the loss of motor functions often represents a personal tragedy for those affected – with a serious negative impact on their quality of life. These circumstances require technical support solutions, both now and in the future.

For this reason, our interdisciplinary team, consisting of engineers from the fields of electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, cybernetics, and software engineering, is researching future-oriented solutions as part of the development of innovative mechatronic systems in the fields of industry, medical technology, rehabilitation, and crafts. They are advised by experts in the fields of ergonomics, physiotherapy, sports science, and orthopedics. Their goal is to maintain, restore, and/or increase human mobility through actively driven technical systems in the form of prostheses, orthoses, and exoskeletons.

Our interdisciplinary team takes all aspects of the development process into account. From the biomechanical analysis of the specific ergonomic challenge, through technical design, implementation, and safety assessment, to integration into the working environment and final evaluation, we accompany you holistically or in specific areas as part of our “ergonomics-technology loop.”

We put our team's experience and expertise at your disposal to support your innovative developments through:

• Characterization of ergonomic challenges using biomechanical analyses
• Feasibility analysis and creation of requirements and functional specifications
• Concept development, including early simulation-based concept evaluation
• Development of functional demonstrators (including mechanics and electronics)
• Designing and implementing software and control algorithms
• Performing functional tests and validation measurements (including human-in-the-loop)

Feel free to contact us, we look forward to working with you!