Arian Gofal Anifeiliaid Anwes · 2025
Repawse Ecsosgerbwd Adsefydlu Anifeiliaid Anwes
by Leijing Zhou
- Gwobr Arian A' Design Award 2025 in Gofal Anifeiliaid Anwes
- CLIENT: Zhejiang University
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 75,206
- Verification code F6B1B8E420 · Verify this award
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About Repawse Ecsosgerbwd Adsefydlu Anifeiliaid Anwes
Ecsosgerbwd adsefydlu yw Repawse a ddyluniwyd ar gyfer cŵn â nam ar y coesau ôl. Mae synwyryddion electromyograffeg arwyneb yn darllen signalau'r cyhyrau o goes flaen iach, ac mae microreolydd yn defnyddio'r signalau hyn i ragfynegi bwriad symud. Yna mae actiwadyddion llinol yn symud cynhaliad y goes ôl mewn amser real, fel bod y cerdded yn aros yn gydgysylltiedig ac yn naturiol. Gwneir y ffrâm o aloi alwminiwm, y leinin o ewyn cof meddal, a'r gwadnau o rwber gwrthlithro. Caiff y rhannau eu hargraffu 3D o sganiau o'r corff i sicrhau ffit unigol a mwy o gysur.
About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award
Mae Repawse Ecsosgerbwd Adsefydlu Anifeiliaid Anwes yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Repawse Ecsosgerbwd Adsefydlu Anifeiliaid Anwes fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Repawse Ecsosgerbwd Adsefydlu Anifeiliaid Anwes yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.
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- Unique Properties
- In response to the rehabilitation needs of disabled pets, we have developed a canine rehabilitation exoskeleton based on surface electromyographic (sEMG) control. By collecting sEMG signals from the healthy forelimb, the system drives the hindlimb actuators in real time to synchronise gait. Combined with 3D printing for custom design, it provides precise movement assistance for disabled dogs, embodying the technological protection of animal life dignity.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions: 220mm × 200mm × 540mm
Materials: Aluminum alloy frame, soft memory foam lining, rubber soles
Technology: Surface EMG sensors, linear actuators, microcontroller-based control
Power source: Rechargeable lithium battery, 7.4V, 5000mAh - Tags
- Pet Rehabilitation, Animal Welfare, Exoskeleton, sEMG Signal, Active Control, 3D-Printing, Customized Design, Assistive Mobility
- Production Technology
- The exoskeleton is produced through advanced 3D printing technology allowing individual customization based on precise body scans. Lightweight, durable materials, including soft memory foam lining, aluminum alloy for structural parts, and anti-slip rubber soles, ensure strength, comfort, and safety in daily use.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was accurately interpreting animal intention through muscle signals, with few existing precedents or standards. Historically, disabled pets faced limited and uncomfortable assistive solutions. Technologically, creating lightweight yet robust actuators and ensuring comfort required extensive material research, innovative mechanical design, and iterative prototyping with real pets.
- Research
- This project originated from a news report on prosthetic limbs for disabled pets, highlighting the pros and cons of current solutions. Inspired, we explored transferring active-control exoskeleton technology—originally developed for stroke patients—to veterinary rehabilitation. Through extensive field research, EMG data collection from animals, iterative predictive modeling, and mechanical prototyping, we successfully created an intelligent, active-assist exoskeleton for pets.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this project originated from a news report highlighting customized prosthetics for disabled pets, exposing significant limitations in current solutions. Coupled with my personal experience of caring for my own dog after its hindlimb injury, I recognized the broader societal need to extend humane, intelligent rehabilitation technology from human healthcare into pet care, ultimately enhancing animal welfare.
- Project Duration
- The project started in 2023 in Hangzhou and finished in March 2025 in Hangzhou.
- Operation Flow
- When the dog walks, sensors detect muscle signals (sEMG) from the healthy forelimb. These signals are processed to predict the movement intention of the impaired hindlimb, triggering linear actuators in real time. This active, intuitive assistance ensures natural movement, aiding rehabilitation efficiently.
