Perak Perawatan Hewan · 2025
Repawse Eksoskeleton Rehabilitasi Hewan Peliharaan
by Leijing Zhou
- A' Design Award Perak 2025 in Perawatan Hewan
- CLIENT: Zhejiang University
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- Verification code F6B1B8E420 · Verify this award
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About Repawse Eksoskeleton Rehabilitasi Hewan Peliharaan
Repawse adalah eksoskeleton rehabilitasi yang dirancang untuk anjing dengan gangguan pada tungkai belakang. Sensor elektromiografi permukaan membaca sinyal otot dari tungkai depan yang sehat, dan sebuah mikrokontroler menggunakan sinyal-sinyal tersebut untuk memprediksi niat gerakan. Aktuator linear kemudian menggerakkan penyangga tungkai belakang secara real time, sehingga gerakan berjalan tetap terkoordinasi dan alami. Rangkanya terbuat dari paduan aluminium, lapisan dalamnya dari busa memori yang lembut, dan solnya dari karet anti-selip. Komponen-komponennya dicetak 3D berdasarkan hasil pemindaian tubuh untuk kesesuaian individual dan kenyamanan yang lebih baik.
About the A' Design Award Perak
Repawse Eksoskeleton Rehabilitasi Hewan Peliharaan adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Repawse Eksoskeleton Rehabilitasi Hewan Peliharaan diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Repawse Eksoskeleton Rehabilitasi Hewan Peliharaan adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.
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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.
