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This is the season finale! Your hosts, Sibel, Marc & Owen go over all the topics and developments discussed through this first educational season of Enabling Motion.
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An exoskeleton that lets paraplegics walk again. Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles. A Spring-loaded knee brace that offloads pressure.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Exoskeleton lets paraplegics walk again)
https://www.medgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/world-cup-kick.gif
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/01/mind-controlled-robotic-suit-exoskeleton-world-cup-2014
https://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/paraplegic-performs-world-cups-ceremonial-first-kick-in-mind-controlled-robotic-suit.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27812218
https://www.nicolelislab.net/?page_id=91
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WO71e0XLqs
Marc: (Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles)
https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/artificial-muscles-are-stronger-and-more-flexible-than-real-muscle.html
Owen section: (Spring-loaded knee brace)
https://www.springloaded.com/
https://www.springloaded.com/hcp/resources/first-evaluation-of-a-novel-tri-compartment-offloader/
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A pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets. A spinal stimulator to return leg function to paralyzed individuals. A way to monitor implant loosening and spine instability.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets)
https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/pneumatic-prosthesis-to-reduce-pressure-and-irritation-for-amputees.html
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0087900?journalCode=bmf
Marc: (Go-2 Spinal Stimulator)
https://www.medgadget.com/2020/06/go-2-spinal-stimulator-to-return-leg-function-interview-with-jan-ohrstrom-chairman-of-the-board-gtx-medical.html
Owen section: (Halifax Biomedical Stereo Orthapedic Radiography)
https://halifaxbiomedical.com/
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A life-changing exomuscle. Living skin for robots and prosthetics. An exoskeleton that gets the job done.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Wearable exomuscle)
https://futurism.com/the-byte/wearable-muscles-strap-stronger
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-022-00495-3.epdf?sharing_token=tyloH5Zx5t5ud241sDzEs9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0OOe4hkqQwlZmNkFPa1rWTppwZbl1woIZUEZlp1yYJp0U5dAhXXuzWAXmQfELWUj_paA8aJd07fdKaB8CeqN711UhB2qw3pSeLru0642YCEBsZtu1i_Xjy3dO2xKkg-yDQ%3D
Marc: (Living skin for prosthetics)
https://medgadget.com/2022/06/living-skin-layer-for-robots-or-prosthetics.html#:~:text=Researchers%20at%20the%20University%20of,even%20self-heal%20if%20damaged.
https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext/S2590-2385(22)00239-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2590238522002399%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
Owen section: (Hilti exoskeleton)
https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15066228/hilti-exo01-exoskeleton-now-available-for-purchase
https://www.constructionjunkie.com/blog/2020/7/26/hilti-announces-new-wearable-exoskeleton-for-tradespeople
https://www.hilti.ca/c/CLS_EXOSKELETON_HUMAN_AUGMENTATION/CLS_UPPERBODY_EXOSKELETON/CLS_SUB_UPPERBODY_EXOSKELETON/r11987306?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1KmwlouMO5BE8-aVFovd3rH1fqXYuUljhgzrhJEiKHilh47iWYKmN64OxoCB_8QAvD_BwE
^dunno if we should include the product link but whatever
https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-wearable-exoskeleton.html
https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-hilti-and-ottobock.html
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Mind-controlled prosthetic hands with individual finger motion. Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches. Alternative limbs.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Mind controlled prosthetic hands with individual finger motion)
spectrum.ieee
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9738457
https://spectrum.ieee.org/mind-controlled-prosthetic-hands-reach-new-feats
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.08648.pdf
https://www-users.cse.umn.edu/~qzhao/publications/pdf/nguyen2020bioelectric.pdf
Marc: (Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches)
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/wearable-technologies/article/selfoffloading-therapeutic-footwear-using-compliant-snapthrough-arches/4217BA71EBBD52A973160415F5F614C3
https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/self-regulating-footwear-for-diabetic-foot-issues.html
youtube.com/watch?v=97t7Xj_iBv0
Owen section: (Alternative Limb Project)
https://thealternativelimbproject.com/
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A device that began as an art project may lead to an improvement in all prosthetics. Artificial skin that adds the ability to sense humidity. What could you do with a third thumb?
Episode references:
Sibel: (The DARPA/Luke Arm)
https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/timeline/revolutionizing-prosthetics
https://www.darpa.mil/program/revolutionizing-prosthetics
https://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/The-LUKE-DEKA-advanced-prosthetic-arm.cfm
https://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/
Marc: (New Piezo electric sensor)
https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/artificial-skin-senses-pressure-temperature-humidity.html
Owen section: (The Third Thumb)
https://plasticity-lab.com/
https://www.daniclodedesign.com/thethirdthumb
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A robot arm for wheelchair users, a non-invasive spinal bypass and a knee-brace hot off the 3D printer.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Kinova® Jaco® assistive robotic arm)
https://assistive.kinovarobotics.com/product/jaco-robotic-arm
https://spectrum.ieee.org/startup-spotlight-kinova
https://spectrum.ieee.org/mobile-dexterous-robots-a-key-element-against-covid19
Marc: (Wearable inertial sensors and a neuromuscular stimulation sleeve)
https://bioelecmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42234-020-00053-5
https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-implants-and-wearables-let-paralyzed-people-move-again
Owen section: (3D printed knee brace)
https://braceworks.ca/2018/04/06/health-tech/the-worlds-first-3d-printed-custom-knee-brace-evoke-case-study/
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An incredible leg sleeve that stimulates existing muscles to walk, when a person’s own nerves aren’t delivering the message. A new brain electrode system that is flexible, able to conform to the complex shapes of our brains. A project that started in 1968 and has since grown into the world's largest not for profit serving the disabled.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Cionic Neural Sleeve)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYMK1Ey3To
Marc: (A flexible brain-surface electrode system)
https://www.medgadget.com/2022/03/flexible-brain-computer-interface-array-for-better-contact.html
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adfm.202112045
Owen section: (The Jaipur Foot)
https://www.jaipurfoot.org/
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A unique exoskeleton device out of the University of Utah helping artificial knee users walk better. Innovative software and music being used to improve stroke rehabilitation. A 3D printed hand that started in Canada and is now helping amputees around the globe.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Hip & Thigh Exoskeleton to aid Prosthetic knee users)
https://www.medgadget.com/2021/10/exoskeleton-helps-above-knee-amputees-to-walk.html
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01515-2
https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/power-walk/
Marc: (Real-time adaptive musical audiofeedback for stroke rehab)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGaGFbfFNmo
Owen section: (The Victoria Hand)
https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/2019+victoria-hand-project-nikolaidechev+media release
https://www.victoriahandproject.com/
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Air-powered knee exoskeletons for offloading force to relieve pain and improve athletic performance. Fingertips for prosthetic hands progressing towards artificial touch that communicate force and pressure information to users. An artificial-muscle powered tail to aid a geriatric population with their balance.
Episode references:
Sibel: (Roam Robotics knee exoskeletons)
https://www.roamrobotics.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvEBWaPd2I
https://www.ascend.health/
https://www.ascend.health/effects-of-ascend-on-knee-pain-osteoarthritis
https://www.engadget.com/the-ascend-is-a-robotic-knee-brace-that-wont-cost-you-an-arm-and-a-leg-180016486.html
https://youtu.be/Khz5fQDGFtI
Marc: (Haptic Fingers)
https://www.medgadget.com/2022/02/armband-provides-finger-specific-haptic-feedback-for-robotic-hand.html
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-04953-1#auth-Moaed_A_-Abd
Owen section: (Artificial Tail)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-robotic-tail-idUKKCN1V411X
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/japan-robotic-tail-intl-hnk-trnd/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/08/20/japanese-researchers-want-give-your-grandma-robotic-monkey-tail/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/334689139_Arque_artificial_biomimicry-inspired_tail_for_extending_innate_body_functions
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Meet your hosts, Sibel, Marc and Owen, who all have solid backgrounds in bioengineering, as they introduce the newest podcast from The Podpire Network, Enabling Motion.
The show is short and sweet - 25 minutes or less - and has new episodes every other Tuesday. Listen in to hear a selection of intriguing news about human physical rehabilitation from around the world. Whether you are a doctor in the field or a casual listener, you'll always learn something new.
Enabling Motion is here to educate and inspire.
