The final design for TrueStep consists of a custom electronics pack connected to a prefabricated waistband via industrial-grade Velcro™ fasteners...
During the work period of October 30 - Nov 7, we finalized the designs and shortlisted materials for all the mechanical components and are conducting analyses on the components...
TrueStep aims to develop a soft robotics exoskeleton to assist people suffering from a foot-drop condition in lifting their foot and walking that is lower in cost compared to the currently available products in the market and which can be used outside a formal clinical setting...
Our project aims to develop a lower limb soft robotics device to assist people who suffer from a foot drop condition to walk again efficiently. Foot drop is a disability caused by underlying neurological disorders and/or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg, usually due to acute stroke and spinal cord injuries...