Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis ab Leijing Zhou

Opus Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis a designatore Leijing Zhou est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Categoria Certaminis Cura Animalium.

ArgentumCura Animalium· 2025

Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis

a Leijing Zhou

Cliens: Zhejiang University

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Categoria Cura Animalium

76,936

Victor Praemii Verificatus

Verifica Statum Praemii pro #172611

Vide apud A' Design Award Communicatum Insigne Praemii

Colores

Designum

De Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis

Repawse est exoskeleton rehabilitationis pro canibus quorum membra posteriora debilitata sunt destinatum. Sensores electromyographiae superficialis signa musculorum a membro anteriore sano legunt, et microcontrolarium his signis utitur ad intentionem motus praedicendam. Deinde actuatores lineares fulcrum membri posterioris in tempore reali movent, ut ambulatio coordinata et naturalis maneat. Compages ex alliga aluminii facta est, involucrum interius ex spuma molli memoriae, et soleae ex cummi antilapsu. Partes ex corporis scansionibus tridimensionaliter imprimuntur ad aptationem singularem et maius commodum.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Repawse Exoskeleton Rehabilitationis pro Animalibus Domesticis creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares: 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.
Dimensiones et Involucrum: 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
Notulae: Pet Rehabilitation, Animal Welfare, Exoskeleton, sEMG Signal, Active Control, 3D-Printing, Customized Design, Assistive Mobility
Technologia Productionis: 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.
Provocatio Designandi: 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.
Investigatio: 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.
Inspiratio: 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.
Duratio Operis: The project started in 2023 in Hangzhou and finished in March 2025 in Hangzhou.
Cursus Operationis: 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.
Membra Turmae: Menghan Li
Leijing Zhou
Xinmiao Shen
Xiaofei Gong
Xiaotong Guan
Ding Ding
Jinjie Li
Qianyi Wang
Keyin Chen
Zixiang Wang
Zihan Zhang