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“It will be possible to integrate exoskeletons into clothes”

Professor Robert Riener from the ETHZ talks to us about his project - the Cybathlon.

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3.7 million

maxon motor produced around 3.7 million drive units last year in six different countries.

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Training robots revolutionize therapy

Wwo robotics engineers developed a new computer-controlled leg press, that was surprisingly effective in the rehabilitation therapy.

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The perfect record player

Music lovers all over the world dream of having this jewel in their living room.

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“His name is Yochai”

Kate Darling – a robot ethicist at MIT - about emotional attachments to robots.

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CAN: What is it and Why use it?

CAN offers a number of key benefits to engineers designing for limited spaces.

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Competition for bionic athletes

Parathletes compete against each other with state-of-the-art technology at the Cybathlon. There are six disciplines for motorized wheelchairs, arm and leg prostheses and exoskeletons, among others. The aim is to complete an obstacle course as correctly as possible. The time required is secondary. The Cybathlon will premiere in Switzerland on October 8, 2016. Around 80 teams from all over the world will take part. The idea behind it comes from the ETH Zurich, which by holding this event wants to break down barriers between people with disabilities, science and the public. More: cybathlon.ethz.ch

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The lifesaver

There are some situations where we wouldn’t mind being replaced by a robot.

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Inked to precision

The tattoo scene is driven by young artists who have little in common with the old stereotypes.

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1961 year

maxon motor was founded 1961 under the name Interelectric.

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Power density in robotics - a question of torque

Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail.

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