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BruBotics — Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Research Institute

VUB's Brussels Human Robotics Research Center; 10 research groups specializing in soft robotics, exoskeletons, compliant actuators, and social robots.

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Company Overview

Brussels Human Robotics Research Center at Vrije Universiteit Brussel comprising eight interdisciplinary groups. Focuses on human-centred robotics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation systems, and social robotics integrating AI and movement sciences.

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Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:

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Product Categories

Consumer Robot

Products & Solutions

Lucy pneumatic bipedal robot

ALTACRO lower-limb exoskeleton

AMPFOOT prosthetic ankle

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WEBSITE

https://www.brubotics.eu

[email protected]

PHONE

+32 2 629 20 00

HEADQUARTERS

Pleinlaan 2

Brussels , Brussels-Capital Region 1050

Belgium

Company Facts

Founded

2016

Primary Role

Research Institute

Company Size

employees 100-500

Primary Region

Europe

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