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Wearable Robots for Assisting Older Adults Using Artificial Muscle Technology

Exynergy creates lightweight, wearable robots with artificial muscles made from Shear Thickening Gel to help older adults move more easily. Controlled by real-time neuro signals, these devices work like natural muscles without delay. After successful testing and positive feedbacks, the team focuses on commercialising these smart wearables, first for senior and later expanding to global rehabilitation markets, improving mobility and independence worldwide.

Principal Investigator(s)

Prof. Ning Xi

Professor, Chair of Robotics and Automation

Department of Systems and Systems Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

 

Email: zhaof@connect.hku.hk

Achievements and Awards

Obtained an i-Reach program, the project has been recently awarded funding in the second round of the RAISe+ Scheme of Innovation and Technology Commission of HKSAR Government