AME - Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors to Power Knee Exosuit

Knee exosuits have the potential to reduce joint torques during sit-stand transitions. Our Wearable Robotics Laboratory has developed energetically passive knee exosuits that reduce 25% of root-mean-squared torque during sit to stand. The aim of this project is to integrate the power of high-performance electric motors into our passive exoskeletons. The scope of the project includes the electrical design, programming, and PCB manufacturing.

Name of research group, project, or lab
Wearable Robotics Laboratory
Website
https://werolab.nd.edu/
Why join this research group or lab?

Joining this project will provide experience in control and actuation principles for lower-limb wearable robots, such as robotic prostheses and exoskeletons. Our interdisciplinary group applies biomechanics and mechatronics with a research focus on tractable real-time optimization. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for people and contribute to being a force of good.

Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Senior
Student qualifications
  • Proficiency in CAD.
  • Interest in CAM.
  • Mechatronics.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
3 credits / 12+ hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned
  • Field oriented control of permanent magnet synchronous motors.
Contact Information:
Mentor
Edgar Bolívar Nieto
ebolivar@nd.edu
Assistant Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Edgar Bolívar-Nieto
Email address of project director or principal investigator
ebolivar@nd.edu
1 sp. | 2 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+2)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours3 credits / 12+ hours
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering