Gait restoration in paraplegics by means of electrical stimulation of paralysed muscles (FES) in combination with orthoses (hybrid systems) is being investigated at the Centre for Rehabilitation Technology (University of Twente and the Roessingh Rehabilitation Centre). The research is well embedded in concerted European efforts in this field. Research activities include electrical stimulation of paralysed muscles, orthosis design, automatic control systems, gait analysis, biomechanical modelling, and clinical application.