MotusAcademy Fuels Passion for Rehabilitation Technology at Inti International University, Nilai

MotusAcademy Fuels Passion for Rehabilitation Technology at Inti International University, Nilai June 6, 2023 Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, MotusAcademy, a knowledge-sharing platform about the rehabilitation industry, recently engaged in an educational talk with students from Inti International University. Conducted on campus, the event was attended by 40 students pursuing their Bachelor’s Degrees in Physiotherapy.  Representatives […]

MotusAcademy and ISEK Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Knowledge-Sharing and Innovation in Healthcare Technology

MotusAcademy and ISEK Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Knowledge-Sharing and Innovation in Healthcare Technology June 6, 2023 MotusAcademy and ISEK Sign MOU to Drive Innovation in Rehabilitation Robotics, Electrophysiology, and Kinesiology. MotusAcademy and the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) have established a strategic partnership to advance the applications of new technologies in the […]

Towards Precision Robotics: Matching individualized walking deficits with characteristics of lower extremity robotic devices

Matching individualized walking deficits with characteristics of lower extremity robotic devices In the previous newsletter, we introduced the notion that the field of rehabilitation robotics must consider how to better align the perspectives and interests of three groups: device developers, rehabilitation researchers, and the clinician/patient dyad. We also posed several questions about this topic. If […]

DEBUNKED: 5 Myths about rehabilitation robotics

DEBUNKED: 5 Myths about rehabilitation robotics Rehabilitation robotics, a dynamic interdisciplinary field aimed at restoring motor function through robotic technology, has existed for more than a century. Theodor Büdingen, a pioneering inventor, created a “movement cure apparatus” in 1910, which incorporated an electric motor to facilitate patients with heart disease in practising stepping (Büdingen, 1910). […]

MotusAcademy Joins the International Consortium for Rehabilitation Technology

MotusAcademy Joins the International Consortium for Rehabilitation Technology February 22, 2023 MotusAcademy is the latest member that joined the International Consortium for Rehabilitation Technology (ICRT). Both societies are dedicated to promoting the advancement of rehabilitation technology. The ICRT is an umbrella organisation for societies in the field of rehabilitation technology and facilitates communication and collaboration […]

Swiss-based MotusAcademy established its Asia Pacific Hub in Singapore

Swiss-based MotusAcademy established its Asia Pacific Hub in Singapore January 09, 2023 MotusAcademy announces its latest expansion, establishing its Asia Pacific hub in Singapore. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, MotusAcademy is a non-profit educational and scientific association that provides access to cutting-edge science through webinars and events. MotusAcademy’s focus is to support professionals throughout their careers, […]

A Shared Perspective: A framework for aligning the perspectives of device developers, rehabilitation researchers, and clinicians

A framework for aligning the perspectives of device developers, rehabilitation researchers, and clinicians Robotic device use in rehabilitation has been significantly increasing worldwide over the past 15 years, and yet the evidence and knowledge to maximize effectiveness is still lacking. Despite ongoing efforts, significant disconnects remain between inventors/developers of devices; scientists/researchers who study them; and […]

MotusAcademy Sign MoU with MiNT to Strengthen Global Exchange on Neurotechnology

MiNT Academy and MotusAcademy Sign MoU to Strengthen Global Exchange on Neurotechnology Clinical Education with Academics and Industry August 11, 2022 The bilateral agreement was established to mutually promote and support global clinical education and application of neurotechnology by bridging the gap between clinicians, researchers, product developers and patients. The MiNT Academy, recently founded by […]

MotusAcademy Seals MoU with GRUPO ICOT

MotusAcademy Seals MoU with GRUPO ICOT to Support Mutual Understanding on Strengthening International Exchange on Academics, Culture and Personal Thoughts June 21, 2022 The bilateral agreement was established on the basis of collaboration to mutually promote and support the rehabilitation technology industry. Spain, 19th June 2022 – The newly-founded non-profit association MotusAcademy inks its Memorandum […]

MotusAcademy Official Launch

MotusAcademy, an Advance Knowledge Sharing platform of Prehabilitative and Assistive Technologies has been launched May 3, 2022 The platform is dedicated to promoting continuing development and education in rehabilitation robotics, bringing together leaders in their field internationally for the advancement of the sector. Zurich, 30th April 2022 – MotusAcademy, based in Zurich, Switzerland, has partnered with the […]