Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)

Symposium

(654807) Soft Ankle Foot Orthosis Powered by Artificial Muscle; DE-AFO

Presenter(s)

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  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.

Learning Objectives:

• Describes an artificial skeletal muscle alternative for rehabilitation robotics.
• Demonstrate a smart ankle foot orthosis for children with cerebral palsy power by artificial muscle.
• Demonstrate a soft active exoskeleton using a dielectric elastomer actuator.