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Postgraduate Diploma in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics. 8 modules covering IEC 80601-2-78 (rehabilitation robots), IEC 60601-1 (safety of electromedical equipment) and ROS 2. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 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

Explain the clinical foundations of rehabilitation robotics.

02

Apply biomechanics and kinematics to device design.

03

Select actuators and design safe mechanisms.

04

Implement assist-as-needed control strategies.

05

Design upper-limb robots.

06

Design lower-limb exoskeletons.

07

Assess safety and clinical effectiveness in accordance with applicable regulations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Rehabilitation robotics engineer who wants to specialise in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics.
  • Control engineer who wants to specialise in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics.
  • Mechatronic designer who wants to specialise in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics.
  • Neurorehabilitation researcher who wants to specialise in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics.
  • Regulatory affairs engineer who wants to specialise in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics.
  • Clinical engineer who wants to specialise in Upper/Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Robotics.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter medical robotics.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 80601-2-78 (rehabilitation robots)
  • IEC 60601-1 (safety of electromedical equipment)
  • ISO 14971 (risk management)
  • ISO 13482 (personal care robots)
  • IEC 62304 (medical device software)
  • Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Neuroplasticity and motor learning
  2. 1.2Intensity and number of repetitions
  3. 1.3End-effector versus exoskeleton
  4. 1.4Stationary and portable devices
  5. 1.5Clinical evidence in stroke and spinal cord injury
  6. 1.6Lokomat, InMotion and Armeo systems
  7. 1.7Candidate patient profiles
  8. 1.8Integration into the service routine
  9. 1.9Current limitations of the technology
  10. 1.10Case study: device selection for a stroke unit
  1. 2.1Kinematic models of the arm
  2. 2.2Gait cycle and phases
  3. 2.3Forward and inverse kinematics
  4. 2.4Inverse dynamics and joint torques
  5. 2.5Alignment of joint axes
  6. 2.6Misalignment and parasitic forces
  7. 2.7Anthropometry and patient fitting
  8. 2.8Musculoskeletal simulation with OpenSim
  9. 2.9Workspace and degrees of freedom
  10. 2.10Laboratory: upper-limb kinematic model
  1. 3.1Brushless motors and harmonic drive gearboxes
  2. 3.2Series elastic actuators
  3. 3.3Cable transmissions
  4. 3.4Pneumatic actuators and artificial muscles
  5. 3.5Soft and textile exosuits
  6. 3.6Lightweight materials and additive manufacturing
  7. 3.7Torque and force sensors
  8. 3.8Encoders and angle measurement
  9. 3.9Gravity compensation
  10. 3.10Practice: sizing a knee actuator
  1. 4.1Impedance and admittance control
  2. 4.2Assist-as-needed
  3. 4.3Transparency and low impedance
  4. 4.4Tracking of reference trajectories
  5. 4.5Myoelectric control with EMG
  6. 4.6Brain-computer interfaces in rehabilitation
  7. 4.7Gait phase detection
  8. 4.8Online adaptation of assistance
  9. 4.9Stability and passivity
  10. 4.10Laboratory: impedance control on one axis
  1. 5.1Planar end-effector robots
  2. 5.2Shoulder and elbow exoskeletons
  3. 5.3Hand and finger rehabilitation
  4. 5.4Soft robotic gloves
  5. 5.5Functional tasks and serious games
  6. 5.6Bimanual and mirror therapy
  7. 5.7Kinematic assessment of reach
  8. 5.8Spasticity and tone control
  9. 5.9Home use of robots
  10. 5.10Case study: reach therapy protocol after stroke
  1. 6.1Body-weight-supported gait trainers
  2. 6.2Exoskeletons for paraplegia
  3. 6.3Ankle and knee exoskeletons
  4. 6.4Active ankle-foot orthoses
  5. 6.5Balance and fall prevention
  6. 6.6Interaction with the treadmill
  7. 6.7Overground walking and stairs
  8. 6.8Metabolic cost and efficiency
  9. 6.9Community versus clinical use
  10. 6.10Case study: gait programme for incomplete spinal cord injury
  1. 7.1IEC 80601-2-78 for rehabilitation robots
  2. 7.2ISO 13482 for personal care robots
  3. 7.3Risk management according to ISO 14971
  4. 7.4Emergency stops and torque limits
  5. 7.5Robotic assessment metrics
  6. 7.6Clinical scales: Fugl-Meyer and FAC
  7. 7.7Designing trials with robots
  8. 7.8Cost-effectiveness of robotic therapy
  9. 7.9Acceptance by patients and therapists
  10. 7.10Case study: risk analysis of an exoskeleton
  1. 8.1Clinical need and specifications
  2. 8.2Conceptual mechanical design
  3. 8.3Actuator and sensor selection
  4. 8.4Control architecture
  5. 8.5Device simulation
  6. 8.6Safety analysis
  7. 8.7Clinical evaluation protocol
  8. 8.8Development plan
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ROS 2, MATLAB/Simulink, SolidWorks, OpenSim, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from exoskeleton test benches, patient trials in rehabilitation, and physical interaction safety assessment. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Laboratories suitable for accreditation(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Master's Thesis focused on evidence:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Clinical need and specifications

Explain the clinical foundations of rehabilitation robotics.

Conceptual mechanical design

Apply biomechanics and kinematics to device design.

Actuator and sensor selection

Select actuators and design safe mechanisms.

Control architecture

Implement assist-as-needed control strategies.

Device simulation

Design upper-limb robots.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Rehabilitation robotics engineerControl engineerMechatronic designerNeurorehabilitation researcherRegulatory affairs engineerClinical engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses ROS 2, MATLAB/Simulink, SolidWorks, OpenSim and Python. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when enrolling.

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