Internet-Based Design and Rapid Manufacturing Will Help Make Customized Orthotic Devices Possible (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Internet-Based Design and Rapid Manufacturing Will Help Make Customized Orthotic Devices Possible

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Albert Shih of the University of Michigan and his team are developing the capability for Internet-based design and rapid manufacturing of customized foot orthoses and ankle-foot orthoses with motion sensors. This image shows the path planning for 3-D printing an ankle-foot orthosis.

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Albert Shih, University of Michigan

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