HelpMeWalk

The project addresses the lack of an affordable and simple technology for orthopaedic practices for 3D imaging of the human body. The main goal of the project is to improve the care of patients who need an orthosis (ankle orthosis, corset, etc.) by shortening the time to fitting and reducing manufacturing costs. Furthermore, it is planned to record suitable, individualised shapes, which subsequently optimise the wearing comfort of the orthosis and thus increase the success of the treatment.

This goal is to be achieved by means of a novel imaging system that can replace the plaster cast and is implemented as an 'intelligent brace' that can capture the individual anatomical shape quickly, precisely and digitally. The result will help to increase the mobility of people with disabilities.

Furtwangen University is involved in the development of the flexible electronics in the research project and is responsible for researching a suitable coating technology to enable the 'intelligent support' to be washable and therefore reusable.

Further information: HELPMEWALK Interreg Project