TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
About
R2D2 is the TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development at IIT Madras, headed by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The group is involved in research related to human movement, and the design and development of rehabilitation and assistive devices for people with movement impairments.
R2D2 engineers affordable products for rehabilitation needs in India and beyond, works with clinical specialists, NGOs, hospitals, etc., to field-test the designs, and fosters a research environment to evaluate assistive device designs from biomechanical and functional standpoints.
Using appropriate technology, scientific methods and innovative translational models, R2D2 aims to enable easy accessibility and affordability of assistive devices and rehabilitation resources. R2D2 has successfully transferred technology to like-minded industrial partners including its startup, NeoMotion.
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Chairman of TTK Prestige, Mr. TT Jagannathan has been a pillar of support for R2D2. He recently visited our center and took keen interest in our projects.
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The first product from R2D2 was launched on November 05, 2019 in collaboration with industry partner, Phoenix Medical Systems! The Standing Wheelchair, named Arise, was launched at IITM Research Park by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Star Performer of the Quarter
Congratulations Samson!
You have been an outstanding leader guiding the team, a true pillar of support and a complete workhorse. Your ability to complete tasks with ease and high work ethics really sets the bar high. At R2D2, we truly appreciate and value your contribution.
The Olympic games this year at Tokyo has been the most successful outing for India, winning 7 medals including a gold in athletics. With the attention now moving to the Paralympic games that kickstarts on 24th August, let's take a closer look at the history of the Paralympic games, how it started, how it is different and what it means to persons with disability...
October 12, 2021: Our Alumnus Guhan Narayanan (B.Tech 2021) has been awarded the Sivasailam Merit Prize, for the best individual BTech project in Mechanical Engineering, the Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Prize for the best outgoing undergraduate student, and the Institute Blues Bronze medal. Congrats Guhan!
September 20, 2021: Indian Patent No. 376689 has been granted for Easy to use portable standing wheelchair. Congratulations to co-inventors Vivek Sarda, Swostik dash and Prof. sujatha srinivasan
August 20, 2021: R2D2 wins the 'Best Assistive Technology Initiative Among Educational Institutes' by Assistech Foundation (ATF). We are very proud of our team and the work they do - well done team!
June 18, 2021: Aravind Nehrujee has been awarded the NRDC - NATIONAL MERITORIOUS INVENTION AWARDS - 2020 in the NRDC National Budding Innovators Award of the Year category for his research 'PLug-and-train Robot (PLUTO) for Hand Rehabilitation'.
Feb 25, 2021: The second edition of the AT Makeathon was held during Shaastra 2021. Congratulations to the joint first place winners - Atmanirbhar Drishti and Robotic Mobilizer, third place winner RetroRamp, and special mention AutoCath! Thanks to all the teams who participated, and we hope to see you back next year!
Dec 31, 2020: Indian Patent No. 354473 has been granted for Method and Apparatus for Measuring Spatiotemporal Parameters for Gait and Movement Analysis. Congratulations to co-inventors Gunjan Patel and Dr. Rajdeep Ojha (CMC Vellore)!
Nov 27, 2020: Indian Patent No. 352476 has been granted for Safe Clip-on Attachment to Convert Wheelchair into an Outdoor Vehicle. Congratulations to co-inventors Swostik Sourav Dash and Vivek Sarda!
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