Biomimetic smart brace using metamaterial structures

• Main Author: Tan, Phei Shien
• Other Authors: Leong Kah Fai
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2021
• Subjects: Engineering::Mechanical engineering::Bio-mechatronics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/150901
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries experienced by both athletes and non-athletes alike. This creates market opportunity for manufacturers to develop ankle brace for the ankle to prevent such injuries. However, current braces limit range of motion and are standardised for the customers...