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Welcome to Adrian Esser
Welcome to Adrian who joined the SMS Lab as a doctoral student in April of 2021. Adrian's research focuses on upper extremity biomechanics and textile-based assistive robotic devices.
Myosuit received the second prize of the European Robotics Forum “ERF2021 Technology Transfer Award”
The Myosuit, which was developed by the SMS Lab and is now being sold by the ETH Spin-off MyoSwiss has received the second prize of the European Robotics Forum “ERF2021 Technology Transfer Award”. Awardees are Jaime E. Duarte (MyoSwiss), Kai Schmidt (MyoSwiss), Michele Xiloyannis (ETH Zurich), Luca Renato Traini (University Hospital of Zurich) and Robert Riener (ETH Zurich).
Dynamic scapula support with a mobile orthosis
The scapula is essential for the function of the human shoulder. Different diseases or traumata can lead to a lack of movement capability and strength in the muscles that control the scapula. This weakness results in a reduction of the capability of the shoulder complex.
"The Ascent of the Robots" nominated for the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival
The movie «Ascent of the robots», which has been produced by Leon Riener in collaboration with ETH Zurich and the RSL and SMS Labs, has been nominated for the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival 2021 in Adelaide, Autralia. The SCINEMA is the largest Science Film Festival in the Southern Hemisphere.