Project Grant 2014635

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a 5-year, $465,009 CAREER grant to the University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research to develop a novel neuromechanical simulation framework for improving gait rehabilitation design and prescription. The project aims to model how patients adapt to error-augmentation based gait training interventions that challenge and retrain walking balance control. The research activities include capturing muscle activity and kinematics data from...

This $720,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CFDA 47.070 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering) will develop a novel robotic ankle-foot orthosis (exoskeleton) system to assist older adults' mobility and gait ability in real-world ambulation. The project at North Carolina State University aims to design and fabricate a compact, lightweight robotic ankle-foot orthosis to provide powered assistance and enhance ankle...

This National Science Foundation project grant of $346,369 will fund the development of a novel gait training method for individuals after stroke from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. The funding supports Syracuse University under the NSF Engineering Directorate's program to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering innovation. Specifically, the grant will advance knowledge on enhancing muscle power and propulsion, a key barrier to improved walking after stroke. The...

This $750,000 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program will fund the development of appropriate rehabilitation technology for stroke survivors through passive tactile stimulation. The Leland Stanford Junior University will lead an interdisciplinary team including universities, hospitals, and community organizations to finalize the team composition, generate use cases, and develop a comprehensive research plan including initial...

This National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) Project Grant award of $275,000 to Rehabnetics Medical LLC will fund the development of a prototype robotic wrist-hand exoskeleton device for physical therapy. The system aims to provide tailored rehabilitative exercises and quantified measures of therapeutic progress for patients with motor deficits resulting from neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson's...

The National Science Foundation, through its Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070), awarded a $239,810 Project Grant to the University of Alabama to develop a novel robotic ankle-foot orthosis (exoskeleton) system to improve mobility and gait ability for older adults. The project aims to create a compact, lightweight device that can assist with ankle movement and push-off, enabling more natural and efficient walking for elderly individuals experiencing...

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $275,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to 2Innovate LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, for the development of a novel wall-mounted gait assist system to reduce the risk of injuries from falls on stairs and level surfaces. The project aims to create a mechanical system that safely supports individuals during ambulation, rehabilitation, and in-home gait assistance, with the goal...

This $762,104 National Science Foundation project grant supports the development of versatile wearable robots to rehabilitate gait disabilities in children with cerebral palsy. Funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), the three-year award period runs from February 2022 to March 2025. Specifically, the grant recipient - North Carolina State University - will enhance the usability and comfort of a powered knee exoskeleton designed to improve gait biomechanics and walking metabolic...

This National Science Foundation project grant of $275,956 awarded on September 1, 2022 will fund research to develop novel gait rehabilitation approaches for individuals with walking difficulties. Funded under the Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083), this five-year Career Development award supports the principal investigator at the University of Maine in establishing effective gait training methods that employ arm swing to enhance whole-body coordination during walking. Two...

This $1,014,608 cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation will support Evolution Devices Inc. in developing a cost-effective markerless motion 3D-tracking system for gait analysis. Under the NSF's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084), the awardee will address barriers that restrict comprehensive gait analysis to only a few clinical centers. Technical activities include expanding the motion database to include diverse populations like children and...