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How can we restore mobility to the sick and injured?

Jessica Leff — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:21:36 +0000

Researchers at the Wyss Institute are working to improve treatment outcomes for patients suffering from reduced mobility. This video focuses on two platform technologies that could improve the quality of life for these patients: stochastic resonance and wearable soft robotics. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University…

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Reimagining Robots to be Smaller, Softer, and Safer

Jessica Leff — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:39:16 +0000

Wyss Associate Faculty members, Conor Walsh and Rob Wood, discuss their visions for the future of bio-inspired soft robotics. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University…

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Soft Robots Aiding the Elderly and People with Physical Impairments

Jessica Leff — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:27:03 +0000

An interdisciplinary team at Harvard University School of Engineering and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University is building soft robots for older adults and people with physical impairments. Examples of these robots are the Assistive Hip Suit and Soft Robotic Glove, both of which have been included in the 2021-2022 Smithsonian Institution exhibit entitled “FUTURES.” Credit: Wyss Institute at…

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Dorothy Orzel on Functional Apparel Design

Jessica Leff — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:27:54 +0000

The Humans of the Wyss (HOW) series features members of the Wyss community discussing their work, the influences that shape them as scientists, and their collaborations at the Wyss Institute and beyond. After years in the clothing industry and teaching at an apparel program, Dorothy Orzel is thrilled to use her skills in a new, meaningful way as a functional apparel designer of wearable robotic…

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Technology and Biology brought together in Biomechanics

Seth Kroll — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 18:48:41 +0000

Wearable technology and robotics are two rehabilitation methods used to help those with limited mobility regain movement. Paolo Bonato, PhD, Director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Wyss Institute Associate Faculty member, discusses the role of innovative technology in rehabilitation in this ThinkResearch episode from the Harvard Catalyst.

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Science Nation: Engineering soft robots for paradigm shift in rehabilitation

Seth Kroll — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:30:51 +0000

This video was produced by the National Science Foundation: Tim Gatautis suffered a spinal cord injury in a swimming accident nearly a decade ago and he’s had to use a wheelchair ever since. Gatautis would like to be able to do more for himself, which brings him to the Wyss Institute and the Biodesign Lab in the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University.

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Soft Exosuits for Back Support During Strenuous Tasks

admin — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 23:53:46 +0000

Over half a million workers in the manufacturing and construction industries are injured on the job each year, resulting in an estimated direct cost of $13.8 billion. Occupational back pain is the leading cause of injury and accounts for one-third of all musculoskeletal injuries, resulting in a median of eight days of missed work. Discussions with logistics, automotive, warehouse, construction…

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