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Back on her own two feet

Paraplegics can learn to walk again through intensive training. To achieve this, they need strong will, time, and modern robotic mobilization equipment.
Competition of the bionic athletes
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Competition of the bionic athletes

At the first Cybathlon games, teams from all over the world showed how advanced prosthetics and assistive technology has become.
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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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Young Engineers Program

Arm rehabilitation device

A team at the University of Ljubljana wants to improove and build an enhanced version of an arm rehabilitation device.
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Inked to precision

The tattoo scene is driven by young artists who have little in common with the old stereotypes.
“I just want to walk, walk, walk”
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“I just want to walk, walk, walk”

Since a car accident Andre van Rüschen can no longer feel his legs. In spite of this, he still walks every day.
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Expert Blog

On the heating of motors in hand-held tools

Motors operated at the rated torque limit can get very hot. But there are ways to avoid that.
Urs Kafader
Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
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Brave new underwater world

Inside the Robotics Innovation Center in Bremen.
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Down to the smallest detail

Miniature trains do not just look like the originals, they are strong and can handle continuous operation.
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Expert Blog

Precious Metal vs. Graphite Brushes

Sales engineer Angelica Perzan on the two types of brushes for DC motors.
Angelica Perzan
Angelica Perzan Sales Engineer
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Interview

Made for extreme environments

John Manchester, Engineering Operations Director at Gibson Technology Limited explains in the interview why drives by maxon are suited for the electronic throttle adjustment in the V8 engine of the racing cars.
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The grimsel electric racing car broke the world record for acceleration by an electric car with maxon motors on board!

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Putting motors to the test

maxon motor has an in-house development laboratory where motors and gearheads are subjected to harsh testing.
One wheelchair for all situations
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One wheelchair for all situations

Students at the ETHZ have developed a wheelchair that can climb stairs. Is this the future means of transport for persons with walking disabilities?
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Expert Blog

On the efficiency of drive components

maxon expert Urs Kafader shares his knowledge.
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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon