Author name: Petra O'Rourke

Doctor is holding a stethoscope.

We research: Cross-sectional study of the health status of people aged 75 in the region of Satakunta

The goal of the research project, launched in 2019, is to study the current health status of residents of Satakunta living at home or in home care and to identify latent public diseases as early as possible. The research utilizes e.g. health data stored in the data pool.

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We research: Robot-assisted gait rehabilitation

SAMK has been researching robot-assisted walking rehabilitation using a lower limb exoskeleton with the region’s work-life partners since 2019. Of particular interest are the effectiveness of exoskeleton training in different patient groups, and the development of technology for measuring the effects of gait rehabilitation together with the University of Tampere.

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Batteries on a production line.

We research: Artificial intelligence and recycling batteries

Consumers are used to take their used batteries and piles to over 10 000 recycling points in different shops and supermarkets around the country. The aim is to recycle 45 per cent of batteries and piles, and during the last few years, this objective has been reached. In the recycling process ferromagnetic materials and zinc are separated from batteries and piles. These metals are reused in building, automotive and pharmaceutical industry.

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Robocoast EDIH consortium was selected as the Finnish candidate for European Digital Innovation HUB

Home / Robocoast EDIH consortium was selected as the Finnish candidate for European Digital Innovation HUB 2.3.2021 The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland chose Robocoast EDIH consortium to proceed in the selection process for European Digital Innovation HUBs. The hubs support enterprises and the public sector in the utilization and commissioning of

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