Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren troch Leijing Zhou

Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren troch Leijing Zhou is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2025 A' Design Award yn Sulver yn de kompetysje-kategory Húsdierfersoarging, Boartersguod, Foarrieden en Produkten foar Bisten Ûntwerp.

SulverHúsdierfersoarging· 2025

Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren

troch Leijing Zhou

Klant: Zhejiang University

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner yn de kategory Húsdierfersoarging

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Ferifiearre Priiswinner

Ferifiearje Prisstatus foar #172611

Besjoch by A' Design Award Parseberjocht Priisbadge

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It Untwerp

Oer Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren

Repawse is in rehabilitaasje-eksoskelet ûntwurpen foar hûnen mei in beheining oan de efterpoaten. Sensoaren foar oerflak-elektromyografy lêze spiersinjalen fan in sûne foarpoat, en in mikrokontroller brûkt dizze sinjalen om de bewegingsyntinsje te foarsizzen. Lineêre aktuators bewege dêrnei de stipe fan de efterpoat yn realtime, sadat it rinnen koördinearre en natuerlik bliuwt. It frame is makke fan aluminiumlegearing, de fuorring fan sêft memory foam, en de soallen fan antyslip-rubber. Underdielen wurde 3D-printe op basis fan lichemsscans foar in yndividuele passing en mear komfort.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Sulver

Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Repawse Eksoskelet foar Rehabilitaasje fan Húsdieren is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

Efter it Untwerp

Parsepakket

Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: 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.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: 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
Labels: Pet Rehabilitation, Animal Welfare, Exoskeleton, sEMG Signal, Active Control, 3D-Printing, Customized Design, Assistive Mobility
Produksjetechnology: 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.
Untwerpútdaging: 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.
Undersyk: 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.
Ynspiraasje: 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.
Projektdoer: The project started in 2023 in Hangzhou and finished in March 2025 in Hangzhou.
Operaasjestreamferrin: 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.
Teamleden: Menghan Li
Leijing Zhou
Xinmiao Shen
Xiaofei Gong
Xiaotong Guan
Ding Ding
Jinjie Li
Qianyi Wang
Keyin Chen
Zixiang Wang
Zihan Zhang