Lacag Daryeelka Xayawaanka · 2025
Repawse Qalab Dhaqan-celin Xayawaanka Rabaayada ah
by Leijing Zhou
- Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award 2025 in Daryeelka Xayawaanka
- CLIENT: Zhejiang University
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 75,206
- Verification code F6B1B8E420 · Verify this award
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About Repawse Qalab Dhaqan-celin Xayawaanka Rabaayada ah
Repawse waa qalab dhaqan-celin oo dibedda jirka lagu xirto oo loogu talagalay eeyaha leh naafanimo lugaha dambe. Dareemayaal korka jirka ka akhriya cabbirka murqaha (surface electromyography) ayaa ka akhriya calaamadaha murqaha lug hore oo caafimaad qabta, halka mikrokontarooler uu isticmaalo calaamadahaas si uu u saadaaliyo ujeeddada dhaqdhaqaaqa. Kaddibna mootooyin toosan ayaa waqti dhab ah ku dhaqaajiya taageerada lugaha dambe, si socodku u ahaado mid isku dheelitiran oo dabiici ah. Qolofka waxaa laga sameeyay aluminium isku dhafan, gudaha waxaa laga sameeyay isbuunyo jilicsan oo qaabka xusuusta (memory foam), suulashana waxaa laga sameeyay caag aan simbiriirixan. Qaybaha waxaa lagu daabacaa daabacaad 3D ah oo laga soo qaaday iskaanka jirka si loo helo qiyaas gaar ah iyo raaxo dheeraad ah.
About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award
Repawse Qalab Dhaqan-celin Xayawaanka Rabaayada ah waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Repawse Qalab Dhaqan-celin Xayawaanka Rabaayada ah waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Repawse Qalab Dhaqan-celin Xayawaanka Rabaayada ah waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.
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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.
