Assistive Robotics and Medical Systems Lab

Welcome to the ARMS Lab!

Meet the Principal Investigator - Dr. Mojtaba Sharifi

Mojtaba Sharifi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, USA. His research interests include Assistive and Medical Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), Intelligent Control, Learning and Autonomous Systems, Haptics, Collaborative- and Tele-Robotics, and Wearable and Soft Robotics.

Purpose Statement

ARMS Lab aims to conduct research projects on the design, control, and autonomy of assistive and medical robotics including lower-limb and upper-limb exoskeletons, and smart walkers for safe, compliant, and intelligent interaction with the human.

Projects

EXO-H3

This project aims to optimize and personalize human interaction with an exoskeleton platform for lower-limb activities such as walking, sitting, and standing. This will advance research involving movement therapies, assistive locomotion, and human behavior assessment augmented by an exoskeleton.

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Lower Limb Exoskeleton

This project is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with motor disabilities, spanning a wide range of age groups and conditions. Our focus is centered on a groundbreaking hip exoskeleton designed to address the critical need for cost-effective, lightweight, and comfortable assistive devices for daily activities.

Upper Limb Exoskeleton

This exoskeleton offer mobility assistance for elbow and shoulder movements, adressing the rehabilitation needs of patients with mobility impairments resulting from spinal injuries or strokes. Its design is focused on being lightweight, adjustable, affordable, and suitable for individuals of varying body types.

Smart Walker

The smart walker project addresses the significance of motor impairment in the elderly population, providing them with stable, comfortable, and intelligent walking aids tailored to various motor impairment issues.