Project MARCH

Project MARCH is a student team from the @tudelft that designs and builds an exoskeleton to improve the quality of life of people with paraplegia.

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

DESIGN MARCH VII
Last Friday, we presented the new design of the MARCH VII. We are proud to finally present our exoskeleton to the world. In the upcoming months, we will assemble our exoskeleton and train with our pilot Koen.

https://t.co/atgkT4w7B1

#ProjectMARCH #exoskeleton

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

Our Design Presentation was last Friday! We had a blast! If you missed it, you can watch the whole presentation here: https://t.co/ch5tBK7pBL

On the 19th of August, we will present our finished exoskeleton to the world. We hope to see you there!

#ProjectMARCH #exoskeleton

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

On the 10th of January, the Massive Online Open Course will run again! In 6 weeks you will learn everything about exoskeleton technology. You will receive an official certificate afterwards. Enroll now and let's MARCH into the MOOC! https://t.co/itHFvXJSRG
#exoskeleton #TUDelft

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

This year MARCH VII will take on the task of building an exoskeleton.

We will tackle new challenges to further improve the exoskeleton technology. By doing this we hope that exoskeletons become more accessible for people with paraplegia.
#exoskeleton #tudelft #MARCHVII

[Ilse van Nes @ilsevannes]

Congratulations for all the team members of @projectmarch_ ! The reveal was great and the use of depth cameras is a big improvement! #walking #spinalcordinjury #exoskeleton

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

With all the knowledge the previous teams have gained over the years and the innovations they made in the exoskeleton technology, we were able to take a step forward. Without the knowledge and help of old teams, we would not have come this far! So a shout out to our predecessors.

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

Now that the reveal of the MARCH VI exoskeleton is getting closer, we look back to the Reveal of the MARCH IVc. Sjaan was able to show that she can overcome all six Cybathlon obstacles with the MARCH IVc, something to be very proud of!

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

Our Control Engineers make sure that when our pilot selects a walking pattern, the executed movement of the joints corresponds with the desired movement. This can be quite a challenge, want to know how they resolve this? Check out the infographic!

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

This controller calculates the correct current to move the joints to the correct position at the correct time. Do you want to read more about this controller? Check out this blog! https://t.co/xYpWdbjnWj

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

The Control Engineers are responsible to make the joints move with the desired speed to the desired angle. To allow the motors to exert the right torque at the right time they make a controller.

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

Once you are at the point where the pilot is in the exoskeleton and able to select a walking pattern via the input device, the software makes sure that all the information is distributed internally so that ultimately the correct walking patterns are executed.

[EduExo @EduExoKit]

It has now been almost a week since we started our campaign, and we have passed the 50% funding goal. A big thank you to all of our supporters! We still have more than 3 weeks to go, and some early bird advanced exoskeletons are still available: https://t.co/ZjlRK1A7ID

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

The software guarantees that the right information reaches the desired components in the exoskeleton. How does this information flow through the exoskeleton and which information is sent where? You can read all about it in the software infographic!

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

Besides writing the software code, Software Architects Bas, Katja and Thijs are also responsible for monitoring during a training. Do you want to know what this entails? Read this blog! https://t.co/RbQYsv8bmC

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

The software is like the brain of the exoskeleton and allows the exoskeleton to react to the available sensor data and the given input from the pilot. The software distributes all this information internally so that ultimately the correct walking patterns are executed.

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

This project is initiated because of the team goal of the sixth team: wanting to be able to walk in a dynamic way. Do you want to read more about the dynamic movement? Check out this blog! https://t.co/bI5NgyurJU

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

Once you are at the point where there is a functioning exoskeleton, a working input device, and smooth walking patterns, it is time to start walking. Since this year, the team started working on a new project to allow the exoskeleton to walk dynamically.

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

What does a walking pattern look like and what movements can a person make? An even more important question is, what does a walking pattern for an exoskeleton look like and what are the limitations in an exoskeleton? You can read all this and more in the new infographic!

[Project MARCH @projectmarch_]

It is their job to make sure the pilot can walk comfortably and smoothly. Are you curious about how these gaits are designed? Take a look at this blog: https://t.co/y6UTJ9K4oq