VUB/Vrije Universiteit Brussel

BruBotics is the Brussels Human Robotics Research Center of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. 8 research groups strive together to improve the quality of life and working conditions of people through Human Robotics. BruBotics uniquely combines expertise on robotics, AI, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences, social sciences, retail marketing, ageing and eHealth and is as such one of the only truly interdiscip​linary robotics research centers in Europe. Together with industrial and societal partners, we strive to take the next step in Human Robotics. Working closely with BruBotics, AugmentX is a Flanders Make laboratory located in Brussels and Kortrijk. It specializes in assessing ergonomics and operator performance, in situations that can include augmentation devices. With physical augmentation solutions, we mean devices that enhance or augment the physical capabilities of a worker, such as smart hoists, ergonomic tables, chairs and tools, cobots, exoskeletons and other peripherals. Assessing Ergonomics in a situation with strong human robot collaboration is notoriously complicated. The AugmentX lab offers services, such as workshops, measurement campaigns, demonstrator development and technical support in research projects.