This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program Project Grant, with the award ID 2340519, is providing $478,141 to the University of Illinois to develop a personalized, wearable robotic prosthesis that can dynamically adapt to the unique movement patterns and sensory needs of individuals with below-knee amputations (BKA). The 5-year project aims to create an advanced, co-adaptive robotic prosthesis that uses biofeedback and real-time optimization to continuously personalize the level of assistance. It will also develop a coaching strategy with verbal instructions and visual feedback to help users maintain beneficial movement patterns. The expected outcomes include significantly improved mobility and quality of life for BKA users, as well as broader insights to inform future advancements in wearable robotics and assistive technology. The project integrates educational activities to raise awareness of advanced technologies among diverse student groups, including those with limited mobility and underrepresented in STEM fields.
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