TUM MIRMI Robotic Talks | Bridging the Gap Between Robotics, Rehab, and Society |Prof. Robert Riener

TUM MIRMI Robotic Talks present Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Robert Riener and the Sensory-Motor Systems (SMS) Lab from the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH Zurich, and the University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich. In this talk, Prof. Riener explores how robotics can transform rehabilitation and support an ageing society. He discusses how robotic technologies can assist therapists, enhance rehabilitation through personalization and efficiency, and foster greater independence for people with motor impairments. A key highlight is the CYBATHLON, an international competition led by Prof. Riener that connects people with disabilities, researchers, and industry to advance inclusive and practical assistive technologies. The talk was moderated by Prof. Lorenzo Masia, Executive Director of TUM MIRMI, and concluded with an engaging Q&A session on the future of robotics in healthcare and rehabilitation.