Project Summary | Project Information |
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Current knee braces work to stabilize the knee. Depending on how vulnerable the knee is, there are different levels of braces from compression sleeves to bulky velcro strapped braces with solid metal framing. When walking down terrain such as a mountain for hiking, knee braces readily available to the public will not absorb shock well. One brace with this capability was designed by Spring Loaded Technology, however it is both expensive and the patient must go through multiple fittings by an Orthotist to create a proper brace on an individual basis. The goal of this project is to create an inexpensive knee brace that absorbs shock of the patient’s motion. The brace should not cost more than $100 and be comfortable enough for a patient to wear without pain after extended periods of time. The design/prototype must not limit movement to the patient and should be flexible in terms of wearing over or under clothing. If possible, data logging will be added to smartphone device app stores concerning health metrics. |
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Team Members

Team Members (Left to right):Emily Sanseverino, Andy Tock, Dave Gooden, Ben Boseck, Farrukh Mohiuddin, Linzey Miller
Member | Role | Contact |
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Benjamin Boseck | Design Engineer | bjb3563@rit.edu |
David Gooden | Software Engineer | dmg6697@rit.edu |
Linzey Miller | Test Engineer | lem6968@rit.edu |
Farrukh Mohiuddin | Project Engineer | fxm3932@rit.edu |
Emily Sanseverino | Project Manager | ejs4592@rit.edu |
Andrew Tock | Lead Engineer | adt2843@rit.edu |
Table of Contents
MSD I & II | MSD I | MSD II |
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Integrated System Build & Test |
Acknowledgements
We would like to take a moment to thank all of the people who made this project possible.
- Fritz Ebner
- Project Sponser
- Financial Backing
- RIT
- MSD Program & organization
- Dr. Elizabeth DeBartolo
- Head of MSD
- Mike Zona
- Project Guide
- Materials acquisition
- Rick Tolleson - RIT Computer Engineering Lab Manager
- Advisory on electronic components
- Materials acquisition
- Dr. David Borkholder - RIT Microsystems Engineering
- Advisory on electronic components, systems integration & miniaturization
- RIT Machine Shop
- Assistance in hinge creation
- Assistance in test rig creation