Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke – avtor Leijing Zhou

Delo Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke avtorja Leijing Zhou je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje izdelkov za nego, igrače in potrebščine za živali.

SrebrnaNega živali· 2025

Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke

avtor/ica: Leijing Zhou

Naročnik: Zhejiang University

Dobitnik nagrade Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Nega živali

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Dizajn

O dizajnu Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke

Repawse je rehabilitacijski eksoskelet, zasnovan za pse z okvaro zadnjih okončin. Površinski elektromiografski senzorji odčitavajo mišične signale zdrave sprednje okončine, mikrokrmilnik pa na podlagi teh signalov napove namero gibanja. Linearni aktuatorji nato v realnem času premikajo oporo zadnje okončine, tako da hoja ostane usklajena in naravna. Ogrodje je izdelano iz aluminijeve zlitine, obloga iz mehke spominske pene, podplati pa iz protizdrsne gume. Deli so 3D natisnjeni na podlagi skenov telesa za individualno prileganje in večje udobje.

Priznanje

O nagradi Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Repawse Rehabilitacijski eksoskelet za hišne ljubljenčke je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

V ozadju dizajna

Komplet za medije

Zasluge, člani ekipe in tehnične podrobnosti, ki jih je posredoval oblikovalec.

Edinstvene lastnosti: 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.
Dimenzije in embalaža: 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
Oznake: Pet Rehabilitation, Animal Welfare, Exoskeleton, sEMG Signal, Active Control, 3D-Printing, Customized Design, Assistive Mobility
Proizvodna tehnologija: 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.
Oblikovalski izziv: 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.
Raziskave: 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.
Inspiracija: 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.
Trajanje projekta: The project started in 2023 in Hangzhou and finished in March 2025 in Hangzhou.
Potek delovanja: 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.
Člani ekipe: Menghan Li
Leijing Zhou
Xinmiao Shen
Xiaofei Gong
Xiaotong Guan
Ding Ding
Jinjie Li
Qianyi Wang
Keyin Chen
Zixiang Wang
Zihan Zhang