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Master’s in Rehabilitation, Exoskeleton & Assistive Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Rehabilitation, Exoskeleton and Assistive Engineering, with 12 modules covering rehabilitation technology, biomechanics and pathophysiology, exoskeleton mechanical design, actuation and control, sensors, rehabilitation robotics, assistive technologies, industrial exoskeletons, clinical evaluation and regulation, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the rehabilitation needs of different conditions.

02

Design exoskeletons that are mechanically compatible with the body.

03

Implement control strategies for assistance.

04

Integrate sensors and interfaces to detect user intention.

05

Clinically evaluate rehabilitation devices.

06

Apply the regulations on medical devices and personal care robots.

07

Design user-centred assistive technology.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Rehabilitation engineers.
  • Exoskeleton designers.
  • Robotic control engineers.
  • Assistive technology specialists.
  • Medical robotics researchers.
  • Clinical engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the medical device sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices)
  • ISO 13482 (personal care robots)
  • IEC 80601-2-78 (medical robots for rehabilitation)
  • ISO 14971 (risk management for medical devices)
  • IEC 62366-1 (usability engineering)
  • ISO 7176 (wheelchairs)
  • IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle)
  • ISO 9999 (assistive products)
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB and Simulink
  • OpenSim
  • ROS 2
  • LabVIEW
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Physical disability and its prevalence
  2. 1.2ICF model applied to rehabilitation
  3. 1.3The multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
  4. 1.4Types of assistive technology
  5. 1.5Exoskeletons versus conventional orthoses
  6. 1.6Assessing user needs
  7. 1.7Clinical evidence in rehabilitation technology
  8. 1.8Funding and orthoprosthetic prescription
  9. 1.9Challenges in technology adoption
  10. 1.10Case study: rehabilitation pathway for a spinal cord injury
  1. 2.1Biomechanics of pathological gait
  2. 2.2Spinal cord injury and its levels
  3. 2.3Stroke and hemiparesis
  4. 2.4Multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular diseases
  5. 2.5Amputations and associated biomechanics
  6. 2.6Spasticity and its measurement
  7. 2.7Sarcopenia and frailty
  8. 2.8Functional clinical scales
  9. 2.9Instrumented measurement of disability
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: analysis of hemiplegic gait
  1. 3.1Lower-limb architectures
  2. 3.2Upper-limb exoskeletons
  3. 3.3Alignment with human joints
  4. 3.4Self-aligning joint mechanisms
  5. 3.5Materials and lightweight manufacturing
  6. 3.6Physical human-exoskeleton interface
  7. 3.7Transmissions and gear reducers
  8. 3.8Series elastic actuators
  9. 3.9Mechanical safety and limits
  10. 3.10Lab: CAD design of a knee joint
  1. 4.1Motors and drivers for exoskeletons
  2. 4.2Impedance and admittance control
  3. 4.3Assist-as-needed control
  4. 4.4Intention detection with EMG
  5. 4.5Gait phase-based control
  6. 4.6Transparency control
  7. 4.7Control stability and safety
  8. 4.8Learning algorithms
  9. 4.9User testing
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: impedance control on a knee test bench
  1. 5.1Inertial sensors in exoskeletons
  2. 5.2Force and torque sensors
  3. 5.3Pressure insoles
  4. 5.4Electromyography for control
  5. 5.5Brain-machine interfaces for exoskeletons
  6. 5.6Sensors in physical interfaces
  7. 5.7Sensor fusion with complementary filters
  8. 5.8Calibration and drift
  9. 5.9User interfaces and apps
  10. 5.10Lab: gait phase detection with an IMU
  1. 6.1End-effector robots
  2. 6.2Gait robots such as Lokomat
  3. 6.3Upper-limb rehabilitation robots
  4. 6.4Hand rehabilitation
  5. 6.5Training dosage
  6. 6.6Motivation and gamification
  7. 6.7Robotic assessment of function
  8. 6.8Clinical evidence and guidelines
  9. 6.9Integration into the hospital
  10. 6.10Case study: rehabilitation protocol with a gait robot
  1. 7.1Manual and powered wheelchairs
  2. 7.2Alternative wheelchair control
  3. 7.3Hoists and transfers
  4. 7.4Aids for daily living
  5. 7.5Assistive robotic arms
  6. 7.6Augmentative communication systems
  7. 7.7Environmental control systems
  8. 7.8Assistive technology for older people
  9. 7.9Prescription and fitting
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: wheelchair evaluation with ISO 7176
  1. 8.1Passive lumbar support exoskeletons
  2. 8.2Active exoskeletons for load carrying
  3. 8.3Ergonomic assessment with EMG and kinematics
  4. 8.4Acceptance by workers
  5. 8.5Regulations applicable to occupational exoskeletons
  6. 8.6Risks and side effects
  7. 8.7Implementation cases
  8. 8.8Cost and return
  9. 8.9Technology trends in soft exoskeletons
  10. 8.10Case study: assessment of a lumbar exoskeleton
  1. 9.1Clinical study design
  2. 9.2Outcome measures
  3. 9.3Validated functional scales
  4. 9.4Instrumented gait analysis
  5. 9.5Metabolic cost of assisted walking
  6. 9.6Usability and satisfaction
  7. 9.7Safety and adverse events
  8. 9.8Long-term user follow-up
  9. 9.9Scientific dissemination of results
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: evaluation protocol for an exoskeleton
  1. 10.1Regulation (EU) 2017/745 for exoskeletons
  2. 10.2ISO 13482 personal care robots
  3. 10.3IEC 80601-2-78 rehabilitation robots
  4. 10.4ISO 14971 and risk
  5. 10.5IEC 62366-1 usability
  6. 10.6IEC 62304 software
  7. 10.7Safety testing
  8. 10.8CE marking of the exoskeleton
  9. 10.9Manufacturer's liability
  10. 10.10Workshop: risk analysis of an exoskeleton
  1. 11.1Active participation of end users
  2. 11.2Design for home use
  3. 11.3Aesthetics and social acceptance
  4. 11.4Fit and sizing
  5. 11.5Training users and carers
  6. 11.6Maintenance and technical support for users
  7. 11.7Costs and affordability
  8. 11.8Ethics of assistive technology
  9. 11.9Open innovation with patient associations
  10. 11.10Case study: redesign with users with spinal cord injury
  1. 12.1Clinical or functional need
  2. 12.2User requirements
  3. 12.3Mechanical design of the device
  4. 12.4Control strategy
  5. 12.5Prototype and testing
  6. 12.6Evaluation of the prototype with users
  7. 12.7Risk analysis
  8. 12.8Regulatory pathway for the exoskeleton
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online learning on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, MATLAB and Simulink, OpenSim, ROS 2 and LabVIEW, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: exoskeleton testing with users, instrumented gait analysis and safety testing of assistive devices. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2017/745, ISO 13482, IEC 80601-2-78, ISO 14971, IEC 62366-1, ISO 7176, IEC 62304, ISO 9999.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, ISO 13482 and IEC 80601-2-78 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, MATLAB and Simulink, OpenSim, ROS 2 and LabVIEW, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the development of an assistive or rehabilitation device, from user requirements to prototype, risk analysis and regulatory pathway, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Need and requirements
Identify a clinical or functional need and define the user requirements.
Mechanical design
Design the mechanics of the device.
Control strategy
Develop the control strategy for assistance.
Prototype and evaluation
Build and test a prototype, evaluate it with users and analyse its risks.
Master's Thesis
Present the device and its regulatory pathway in your Master's Thesis, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Rehabilitation engineerExoskeleton designerRobotic control engineerAssistive technology specialistMedical robotics researcherClinical engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with SolidWorks, MATLAB and Simulink, OpenSim, ROS 2 and LabVIEW, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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