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Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)
Symposium
Ahad Behboodi, MSc, PhD
Post-Doctorate Fellow
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
DE-AFO, is a soft mechanized brace to help individuals with ankle control dysfunction walk easier and longer. This smart orthosis will deploy artificial muscle technology to provide assistance and correction about the ankle while preventing discomfort, to promote mobility and improve the quality of life of the users.