Research at IBME

For 60 years, the Institute has been producing leading research and real-world solutions for patients. We have extensive research facilities for data collection and analysis, as well as for testing prototypes and new signal processing methods.

Research topics

• Assistive robotics (prostheses, exoskeletons)
• Assistive robotics (prostheses, exoskeletons)
• Rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's)
• Healthy aging
• Biometrics
• Augmentative and restorative technology

Research tools

• AI and machine learning
• Biomechanics and statistics
• Control theoretic approaches
• Mixed-methods research and participant co-design
• Advanced research simulators / environments
• Human factors and clinical evaluation