Wies Meijers
As Lead Control, Wies oversees the control team and guides how the exoskeleton is brought to life through movement. She ensures that the intended motion from the computer, the “brain” of the system, is actually realized in the hardware. This requires not only designing control loops, but also testing extensively and working hands-on with the components. That is what makes control engineering such a fascinating discipline: it forms the bridge between software and hardware.
With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a long-standing interest in programming and control systems, Wies brings both analytical and practical skills to the team. She enjoys exploring how abstract models and lines of code can translate into something tangible, such as the exoskeleton taking its steps. For her, the most exciting part is bridging the gap between theory and reality, where she can both calculate and build, simulate and test.
This year, Wies aims to deepen her knowledge of control engineering while contributing to Project MARCH’s mission of advancing exoskeleton technology. What motivates her most is working in a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, where she can learn from the expertise of others while contributing her own perspective as a control engineer. For Wies, the true reward lies in seeing all those efforts come together in a shared achievement: an exoskeleton that can truly enhance the quality of life for people with paraplegia.