Proceedings on Automation in Medical Engineering
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Proc AUTOMED
https://doi.org/10.18416/AUTOMED.2026.2518

18th Interdisciplinary AUTOMED Symposium in Collaboration with the TC Medical Robotics, 2518

RISE: A project-based learning framework for student-driven exoskeleton development

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Lukas Julius Schneidewind (Chair of Medical Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany), Marc Kraft (Chair of Medical Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany)

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Abstract

This paper presents RISE, a transdisciplinary project-based teaching framework in which students iteratively develop a robotic exoskeleton for individuals with spinal cord injury. The course integrates agile SCRUM processes, competence-oriented alignment and user-centered design within an authentic engineering context. Multi-semester evaluations show consistently high student ratings and strong motivation despite substantial workload. External benchmarking is provided through participation in the CYBATHLON 2024 finals, where the student-developed system achieved fourth place overall.

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