Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca by Leijing Zhou

Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca by Leijing Zhou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Njega Kućnih Ljubimaca, Igračke, Potrepštine i Proizvodi za Životinje Competition Category.

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Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca

by Leijing Zhou

Client: Zhejiang University

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Njega Kućnih Ljubimaca Category

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The Design

About Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca

Repawse je rehabilitacijski egzoskelet dizajniran za pse s oštećenjem stražnjih udova. Senzori površinske elektromiografije očitavaju mišićne signale sa zdravog prednjeg uda, a mikrokontroler pomoću tih signala predviđa namjeru pokreta. Linearni aktuatori zatim u stvarnom vremenu pomiču potporu stražnjeg uda, tako da hodanje ostaje koordinirano i prirodno. Okvir je izrađen od aluminijske legure, obloga od mekane memorijske pjene, a potplati od protuklizne gume. Dijelovi se 3D ispisuju na temelju skenova tijela radi individualnog pristajanja i veće udobnosti.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i dojmljivim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Repawse Egzoskelet za rehabilitaciju kućnih ljubimaca je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Team Members: Menghan Li
Leijing Zhou
Xinmiao Shen
Xiaofei Gong
Xiaotong Guan
Ding Ding
Jinjie Li
Qianyi Wang
Keyin Chen
Zixiang Wang
Zihan Zhang