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REMA: Redefining Mobility for Aging Adults

REMA aims to rethink how exoskeletons can support mobility in aging populations by combining physical functionality with psychological and emotional care.

Background

The REMA project will co-create a user-centered design framework grounded in the lived experiences of older adults, ensuring that future technologies are socially inclusive and empathetic. By integrating biomechanical sensing, somatic feedback, and adaptive control systems, REMA will explore how exoskeletons can dynamically align with users’ physical and emotional states. Research will also develop new soft robotics and actuator designs, fostering interaction techniques that build trust, safety, and empowerment. Finally, the project will assess the real-world adoption of these systems, capturing their impact on mobility, dignity, and quality of life.

This cross-disciplinary effort is led by three Principal Investigators (PAs):

  • Elena Gutierrez Farewik (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, MoveAbility Promobilia Lab, SCI)

  • Madeline Balaam (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Division of Interaction Technology, EECS)

  • Georgios Andrikopoulos (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Mechatronics/Robot Design Lab)

Together, the collaboration bridges mechatronics, interaction design, and biomechanics, building a foundation for exoskeleton technologies that redefine mobility for aging adults and open new ways for humans and robots to cooperate in everyday life.

Our Contribution

The Robot Design Lab contributes with the design and integration of soft robotic components and all mechatronic systems, including low-level control architectures and actuation layers.

Sustainability Goals

With this project we aim to improve health and well-being in all genders, reduce inequalities and participation of marginalized populations (UN sustainable development goals 3, 5, 10).

Funded by

  Digital Futures - Flagship Projects

Project Duration

2025-2028

Contact

Georgios Andrikopoulos
Georgios Andrikopoulos assistant professor
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