Prof. Dr. Robert Riener

Area of Research

Bioengineering Biomechanics/Mechanobiology Control/Sensors/Actuators Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Modelling/Computation Movement Sciences Musculoskeletal Sciences Rehabilitation Robotics Sleep

Description of Research Interest

The research focuses on the study of human sensory-motor control, the design of novel mechatronic devices, and the investigation and optimisation of human-machine interaction. The main application area is the field of rehabilitation. Further applications are within sports, fitness, and medical education.Example projects include the arm therapy robot, ARMin, and the M3 Lab.

Special Expertise

Rehabilitation robotics
Man-machine interaction
Virtual reality, augmented reality
Biomechanics
Muman motor learning

Shareable Platforms, Services, Equipment & Infrastructure

Machine shop shared with other professors
M3 movement synthesis lab
Movment analysis measurement equipment

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Prof. Dr. Robert Riener

ETH Zurich Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST)

University of Zurich Faculty of Medicine

Balgrist University Hospital

Sensory-Motor Systems Lab

robert.riener@hest.ethz.ch www.sms.hest.ethz.ch