9. Metal Legs, Rubber Muscles & Spring-loaded Knees

09/20/22 • 15 min

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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8. Sockets, Spines & Surveillance

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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10. Season Recap (Finale)

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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