Biomechanics and Sports Engineering
Biomechanics and Sports Engineering
The Biomechanics and Sports Engineering research line is based on a multidisciplinary approach and delves into the principles of human movement, aiming to develop innovative technologies for human augmentation, including enhancing athletic performance and ergonomics, mitigating injury risks, and advancing rehabilitation and assistance techniques and technologies. By combining biomechanics, mechanical and control engineering, and sports science, the research explores the complex interactions between the human body, equipment, and environmental factors, encompassing the design of cutting-edge sports equipment and assistive technologies alongside the development and control of exoskeletons, wearable soft devices, service robots and extranumerary limbs capable of extending human capabilities, both of frail and workers population. By understanding how the brain conceptualizes and directs movement, we are able to create systems that seamlessly integrate with human motor functions, enabling transformative advancements in both athletic and everyday contexts.