This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) provides $650,000 to develop a soft growing robotic system to assist older adults and their caregivers with mobility support. The project aims to create an easy-to-use robotic belt that can safely transfer older adults from bed to wheelchair, reducing the physical burden on caregivers. The award includes sub-grants to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Stanford University, and RTI International to provide user feedback, curriculum development, healthcare outcome assessments, and other technical expertise to support the project. Through this award, the awardee, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will establish the soft robotic technology and create a functional prototype for deployment, focusing on user engagement and guidance to enable safe and effective use.
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