Exoskeleton

  • Vanderbilt University

    CREATE labs recognized for impact of National Biomechanics Day event

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Jun. 28, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Class of 2018 Profile: Josh Fleck, ME major, empowers people with disabilities

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    May. 7, 2018

  • Vanderbilt University

    Zelik receives two major young investigator awards for biomechanics work

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Jun. 15, 2017

  • exosuit energy transfer

    Understanding robotic exosuit-human interaction will boost health and performance

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Jun. 1, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Vanderbilt-designed exoskeleton wins gold at Medical Design Excellence Awards

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Jul. 13, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    FDA approves Vanderbilt-designed Indego exoskeleton for clinical and personal use

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Mar. 11, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    Denver hospital, Vanderbilt exoskeleton clinical trial discussed at leadership exchange

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Oct. 16, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Goldfarb to demonstrate bionic prosthetics at March 25 Chancellor’s Lecture

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Mar. 3, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Two engineering alumni named to ‘Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Jan. 10, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Goldfarb named to ‘Popular Mechanics’ top 10 innovators list

    Mechanical engineering PhD student Erik Lamers, center, demonstrates a low-profile ‘super-suit’ that helps prevent back pain by offloading stress on the lower back – one of a dozen demonstrations set up for National Biomechanics Day. For the second year, the School of Engineering’s biomechanics and assistive rehabilitation labs have received… Read More

    Oct. 22, 2013