Greek students develop exoskeleton to assist people with disabilities

·

A Hermes Team consisting of IEEE Greek Student Members have developed a powered exoskeleton for people with disabilities, to be presented at the CYBATHLON 2020.

Sharing the same passion, Greek students Ιordanis Kostelidis, Despoina Markoglou, Antonis, Alexos, Tilemachos Tsiapras, Kokozidis Pavlos, Dimitrios Dallas and Stella Konstanti, came together to create an exoskeleton to help people with disabilities, offering them the opportunity of a better and easier life.

Speaking with IEEE Region 8, the students revealed the details of how this device will support people with disabilities.

“The main purpose of our device is to help people with paraplegia to stand, walk on straight or bumpy ground, to ascend / descend stairs and more generally to facilitate their daily activities,” the students said.

After working on the project for more than a year, the team is now presenting their exoskeleton at the CYBATHLON 2020, with their pilot Modestos Kapinas.

IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professionals Congress (SYP) has the primary goal to enhance and foster the engineering sense and capabilities through different activities, exchanging experience and knowledge between young professionals and students from different parts of the world. 

A full interview by the IEEE Region 8 with the Greek students can be found HERE.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Orthodox Mission in Madagascar uplifted by Australian generosity

As Bishop Theophilos prepares to return to Madagascar, he issued a statement expressing his deep gratitude for the support and affection.

Aaron Zerefos Enterprises acquires Fresco Beverages 

Aaron Zerefos has announced the acquisition of the Fresco Beverages business, enhancing his hold on the Australian drink distribution market. 

Feros Group to take over premier waterfront venue in Darling Harbour

The Feros Group has announced they now own and operate the iconic Helm Bar & Bistro in Sydney's Darling Harbour.

Peter Mamouzelos aims to play in Greece as rugby league grows

Peter Mamouzelos has expressed his ambition to play rugby league in Greece, a goal that has been hindered in the past due to the sport's ban.

Trust-building steps taken in Cyprus, but peace talks still elusive

Cyprus' rival leaders, Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, made some progress on Wednesday.

You May Also Like

Greek law change on money laundering raises eyebrows

The Mitsotakis government has pushed a new law through parliament which overturns Greece's obligations to keep up international standards on corruption and money laundering.

NSW Premier pledges to promote more women to Cabinet

During his National Press Club address, the NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, promised to promote more women in his cabinet reshuffle.

Honour your family’s migration on Kytherian panel at Australian National Maritime Museum

Kytherian Association of Australia and Australian National Maritime Museum to honour Kytherian migrants on National Monument to Migration.