Research

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09MAY 2026
Study
EMGRoll | Hands-free wheelchair control
Intutive control of wheelchairs using high-resolution muscle signals This study is about developing and testing a smarter way to control an electric wheelchair. In EMGRoll, we combine hands-free control with smart wheelchair support: the user gives movement intentions through small muscle signals from the legs, while the wheelchair uses its sensors to understand the surroundings […]
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07MAY 2026
Study
GraspAgain | Restoring Hand Function
A non-invasive peripheral neural interface enables the intuitive control of assistive devices This study is about giving paralyzed people back control over their limbs — with the help of technical aids in the form of neuro-orthoses. The basic idea: movement in the body is controlled by what are known as motor neurons. These are nerve […]
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01APR 2026
Important
BIONIK | BMFTR START-Interaktiv Project
BIONIK – Bidirectional Interface between Neuroorthoses and Users for Interactive Control As of April 1, 2026, the BIONIK project officially launches as part of the BMFTR-funded START-Interaktiv program. With a total funding volume of 0.96 million Euros over three years, BIONIK brings together interdisciplinary expertise in a joint effort with the Institute of Factory Automation […]
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03NOV 2025
News
n-squared lab welcomes four international researchers
We are currently hosting four international researchers at our n-squared lab, and we are delighted to welcome them to our team! It is exciting to see talented researchers from prestigious universities, including the Politecnico di Torino and the University of Bologna, collaborating with us on projects and fostering high-level scientific exchange between different labs. In […]
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21JUL 2025
Allgemein
Motoneuron Conference in Newfoundland
Ten of our PhD students represented the department at the Motoneuron Conference in Newfoundland, showcasing their work on motor neuron research. The team contributed with multiple posters, two oral presentations and Prof. Alessandro Del Vecchio also hosted a panel, bringing our expertise to the motoneuron community. International MotoNeuron Society →
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01JUL 2025
Important
ERC Proof of Concept: Helping Children Grasp the World Again
Our prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant “PlayAgain” just started. For this we are developing a minimally invasive neuromotor interface for children with paralyzed hands following pediatric stroke or hemispherotomy. Building on our discoveries of spared motor neuron activity in paralysis, we will develop gaming-based intention decoding to engage the children in playful rehabilitation. Later […]Our prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant “PlayAgain” just started. For this we are developing a minimally invasive neuromotor interface for children with paralyzed hands following pediatric stroke or hemispherotomy. Building on our discoveries of spared motor neuron activity in paralysis, we will develop gaming-based intention decoding to engage the children in playful rehabilitation. Later […]
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