Enabling Motion

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.Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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.gifhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/01/mind-controlled-robotic-suit-exoskeleton-world-cup-2014https://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/paraplegic-performs-world-cups-ceremonial-first-kick-in-mind-controlled-robotic-suit.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27812218https://www.nicolelislab.net/?page_id=91https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WO71e0XLqsMarc: (Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/artificial-muscles-are-stronger-and-more-flexible-than-real-muscle.htmlOwen section: (Spring-loaded knee brace)https://www.springloaded.com/https://www.springloaded.com/hcp/resources/first-evaluation-of-a-novel-tri-compartment-offloader/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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.htmlhttps://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0087900?journalCode=bmfMarc: (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.htmlOwen section: (Halifax Biomedical Stereo Orthapedic Radiography)https://halifaxbiomedical.com/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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-strongerhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-022-00495-3.epdf?sharing_token=tyloH5Zx5t5ud241sDzEs9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0OOe4hkqQwlZmNkFPa1rWTppwZbl1woIZUEZlp1yYJp0U5dAhXXuzWAXmQfELWUj_paA8aJd07fdKaB8CeqN711UhB2qw3pSeLru0642YCEBsZtu1i_Xjy3dO2xKkg-yDQ%3DMarc: (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%3DtrueOwen section: (Hilti exoskeleton)https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15066228/hilti-exo01-exoskeleton-now-available-for-purchasehttps://www.constructionjunkie.com/blog/2020/7/26/hilti-announces-new-wearable-exoskeleton-for-tradespeoplehttps://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 whateverhttps://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-wearable-exoskeleton.htmlhttps://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/company/news/press-releases/2020-hilti-and-ottobock.htmlFind and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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.ieeehttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9738457https://spectrum.ieee.org/mind-controlled-prosthetic-hands-reach-new-featshttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.08648.pdfhttps://www-users.cse.umn.edu/~qzhao/publications/pdf/nguyen2020bioelectric.pdfMarc: (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/4217BA71EBBD52A973160415F5F614C3https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/self-regulating-footwear-for-diabetic-foot-issues.htmlyoutube.com/watch?v=97t7Xj_iBv0 Owen section: (Alternative Limb Project)https://thealternativelimbproject.com/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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-prostheticshttps://www.darpa.mil/program/revolutionizing-prostheticshttps://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/The-LUKE-DEKA-advanced-prosthetic-arm.cfmhttps://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/Marc: (New Piezo electric sensor)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/artificial-skin-senses-pressure-temperature-humidity.htmlOwen section: (The Third Thumb)https://plasticity-lab.com/https://www.daniclodedesign.com/thethirdthumbFind and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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-armhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/startup-spotlight-kinovahttps://spectrum.ieee.org/mobile-dexterous-robots-a-key-element-against-covid19Marc: (Wearable inertial sensors and a neuromuscular stimulation sleeve)https://bioelecmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42234-020-00053-5https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-implants-and-wearables-let-paralyzed-people-move-againOwen section: (3D printed knee brace)https://braceworks.ca/2018/04/06/health-tech/the-worlds-first-3d-printed-custom-knee-brace-evoke-case-study/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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=2xYMK1Ey3ToMarc: (A flexible brain-surface electrode system)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/03/flexible-brain-computer-interface-array-for-better-contact.htmlhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adfm.202112045 Owen section: (The Jaipur Foot)https://www.jaipurfoot.org/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01515-2https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/power-walk/Marc: (Real-time adaptive musical audiofeedback for stroke rehab)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGaGFbfFNmoOwen section: (The Victoria Hand)https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/2019+victoria-hand-project-nikolaidechev+media releasehttps://www.victoriahandproject.com/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion

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=CKvEBWaPd2Ihttps://www.ascend.health/https://www.ascend.health/effects-of-ascend-on-knee-pain-osteoarthritishttps://www.engadget.com/the-ascend-is-a-robotic-knee-brace-that-wont-cost-you-an-arm-and-a-leg-180016486.htmlhttps://youtu.be/Khz5fQDGFtIMarc: (Haptic Fingers)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/02/armband-provides-finger-specific-haptic-feedback-for-robotic-hand.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-04953-1#auth-Moaed_A_-AbdOwen section: (Artificial Tail)https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-robotic-tail-idUKKCN1V411Xhttps://www.cnn.com/style/article/japan-robotic-tail-intl-hnk-trnd/index.htmlhttps://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_functionsFind and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion