Hybrid actuation technologies for compliant robotic orthoses.
Investigators: Prof. Parspour/Dr. Budaker
The research will focus on the following research objectives; (i) propose a hybrid actuation system and develop a parameterised model of the static and dynamic response of the robotic system; (ii) develop methods to design and optimise the hybrid actuation system according to static and dynamic performance specifications; (iii) design and evaluate position and force control strategies for the hybrid actuation system using integrated sensing technologies; and (iv) demonstrate the system with the upper limb exoskeleton device, and compare its effectiveness with traditional orthoses with respect to the actuation and control requirements for interacting with soft-body objects.