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Smart ArM: Cybathlon has changed us
Hanging laundry, making breakfast, emptying a dishwasher, holding a pan handle, finding keys in a bag while being equipped with a prosthesis? Meet Nathanaël Jarrassé, CNRS research fellow at ISIR and manager of the Smart ArM project, which is based on maxon technologies, before the Cybathlon Challenges 2023.
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A Diabetic Runs the World Marathon Challenge
Seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days. Linda Carrier goes the limit while being a
Type 1 diabetic since the age of fourteen.
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Revival Bionics revolutionizes bionic prosthetics.
Compensating fully for disability: this is the mission of Revival Bionics. Created in 2021 after 2 years of work, this start-up develops cutting-edge technologies in biomechatronics, in order to reproduce walking for people with amputated or paralyzed lower limbs.
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Eliminate the Straps and Belts Needed to Attach Prosthetics
With the use of the right motor, a miniature diaphragm vacuum pump keeps artificial legs in place—eliminating the need for straps and belts—making life simpler and less stressful for users.
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maxon drives for the Andrew+ laboratory automation robot
As laboratories become increasingly automated, having the right robots able to select tools and perform precision operations becomes very important.