We believe robotics has the power to unlock a human's full potential
The Brussels Human Robotics Research Center, BruBotics, is a joint initiative of 8 research groups of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) sharing a common vision: improve our quality of life through Human Robotics. By combining expertise in engineering, life, computer and social sciences on the topic of Human Centered Robotics, BruBotics enables cross-boundary and cross-industry innovation where the possibilities are endless. Located in the heart of Europe in Brussels (Belgium), BruBotics has an open outlook and aims to collaborate with all possible types of partners.
Welcome to an exciting new world...
Cutting your hand, tearing a muscle, or even breaking a bone - these are all injuries that heal over time. Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel have also endowed robots with this self-healing property, as illustrated in their study "Self-healing soft pneumatic robots", published in Science Robotics on August 16.
Exoskeletons are the ultimate expression of Human-Robot Collaboration. After focussing mainly on medical applications, these devices are now also being used on the factory floors.
With over 70 researchers coming from almost all fields of science, BruBotics offers a unique multidisciplinary approach much needed in such a complex and challenging domain. Working in close collaboration with large-scale companies, research institutes from around the globe, SME's and nonprofit organizations, BruBotics delivers strong solutions where research and valorization go hand in hand.
The ERC Starting Grant of prof. Bram Vanderborght
Flanders Make project Operator Info: turn operators in knowledge workers
The EU FP7 Dream project aims to deliver the next generation of Robot-Enhanced Therapy (RET) for children with autism.
