Different aspects of exoskeletons are investigated by different departments at AAU.
- The Department of Materials and Production hosts a dedicated research group on exoskeletons headed by Shaoping Bai, and extensive research into simulation methods for ergonomic, exo-human cooperation and exo design in the Biomechanics group headed by John Rasmussen. This group is also the origin for the award-winning CXD shoulder mechanism.
- The Department of Health Science and Technology has several groups working on exoskeletons:
- The EXOTIC project is headed by Lotte N. S. Andreasen Struijk. This project targets the use of exoskeletons for rehabilitative and enabling purposes, involving design, bio-interfacing and human/clinical exoskeleton experimentation. In this department, she and Strahinja Dosen are heading research on myoelectric- and brain-robotic interfacing for individuals with disability.
- In the research group on Performance and Technology, headed by Prof. Pascal Madeleine, ergonomics research is conducted on innovative design and test of systems and equipment, aiming at preventing the occurrence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This takes place at the lab directed by Dr. Afshin Samani. We use and develop advanced measurement and processing techniques applied to subjective, physiological and biomechanical data collected in laboratory and field environment. Recently, special focus has been directed towards occupational exoskeletons in order to assess changes in efficiency and workload.
- The Department of Communication and Psychology hosts the EXACT project, which explores Exoskeletons and dance. The deparment furthermore works on training with exoskeletons (HRI) and on Human-centered evaluation methods using the AVA 306 VR SQUIRE system for qualitative video analysis. For further information, please contact Elizabeth Jochum or Pirkko Raudaskoski.
- The Department of Electronic Systems, section for Automation and Control, performs research in feedback control, embedded systems, signal processing, and machine learning related to exoskeletons. The effort is coordinated by Rasmus Pedersen and the research group is part of the Exo-Aider project.