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CBRE Lab Biomedical Engineering-Related
Senior Capstone Projects

Capstone Project #1: Ankle Foot Orthosis 

The purpose of this project was to design an ankle-foot orthotic device aimed towards assisting persons (e.g., stroke survivors) that suffer from a drop-foot condition. The AFO student design team were able to create a device that: 1) was comfortable and ergonomic compared to existing ankle-foot orthoses; 2) mimicked the force distribution of an individual with a regular gait, and 3) was stiffer and provided sufficient resistance & support of the dropped-foot.

Capstone Project #2:Upper Robotic Hand

Millions of individuals in the United States are currently living with limb loss, and thus, there is a pressing need for realistic and functional upper limb prosthetics. The purpose of this project was to design of an upper-limb prosthetic that could interface with an Open Bionics robotic hand attachment. The forearm attachment was casted out of silicon rubber, and was hollow such that electronics could be housed inside the arm. An adjustable shoulder sleeve attachment and gel socket were enhancing aimed at amputee comfort. The entire prosthetic (including Open Bionics robotic hand) only weighed 2 lbs.

Capstone Project #3: Constructing and Affordable and Reliable lower-limb Exoskeleton (CARE) 

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The purpose of this project was to design a lower limb exoskeleton device that allows a person to go from a supported sitting to standing position without the use of a chair. Industrial workers, surgeons, and elderly could benefit from such an apparatus.

The students’ initial design prototype was made out of aluminum and the final prototype design was made out of carbon fiber. Both prototypes were significantly lower cost compared to the current chairless chairs on the market, adjustable, and also lightweight.

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