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Adaptable robotic gait trainer for rehabilitation
The adaptable robotic gait trainer is a cost-effective rehabilitation device that uses a single motor and adjustable linkages to assist individuals with gait impairments. It customizes gait patterns, monitors user movement, and supports body weight, enhancing accessibility in healthcare settings. Background Gait impairments, often resulting from neurological...
Published: 10/11/2024   |   Inventor(s): James Sulzer, Sung Shin
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology > Medical devices
Mechanical device for monitoring joint motion and providing audio-haptic feedback
This device detects joint motion between the neck and shoulder using a deflectable metal beam attached with adhesive pads. It provides audio and haptic feedback upon deflection, promoting user independence and eliminating the need for constant supervision. Background Monitoring joint movement, particularly in therapeutic settings, presents several...
Published: 10/4/2024   |   Inventor(s): James Sulzer, Nicholas Phillips, Jose Mendez
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Category(s): Life sciences > Diagnostic, Life sciences > Medical technology
Knitted strain sensor for pharyngeal rehabilitation
Problem Dysphagia, or swallowing dysfunction, affects 9.5 million people in the United States. Dysphagia poses significant risks including malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and death. Dysphagia is associated with diseases including stroke, muscular dystrophy, and throat cancer. The impact of dysphagia extends beyond physical discomfort,...
Published: 2/15/2024   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Chen, James Sulzer, Corinne Jones, David Zhang, Drake Rowland, Wei Li
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology > Medical devices, Life sciences > Diagnostic
Portable, mobile pediatric exercise unit
Problem Pediatric neurotherapy needs to be a continuously motivating, immersive experience. Current exercise paradigms restrict movement to a small area, or if mobile, restricts body movement significantly. Both situations limit the ability of the child to interact with the environment to introduce an enriching experience necessary for recovery. The...
Published: 9/25/2024   |   Inventor(s): James Sulzer, John Ching, Dylan Cole, Madison Gavin, Jonathan Tao
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology > Medical devices