A methodology to design and fabricate a smart brace using low-cost additive manufacturing

• المؤلفون الرئيسيون: Teng, Phillis Soek Po, Leong, Kah Fai, Kong, Pui Wah, Er, Bin Hao, Chew, Zhi Yuan, Tan, Phei Shien, Tee, Chor Hiong
• مؤلفون آخرون: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• التنسيق: مقال
• اللغة: English
• منشور في: 2022
• الموضوعات: Engineering::Mechanical engineering; Ankle Sprain
• الوصول للمادة أونلاين: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/161509
• المؤسسة: Nanyang Technological University

Ankle braces typically restrict the functional range of motion. Braces should preferably allow a free functional range of motion during sport while protecting the foot at high-risk positions beyond that range. This could be achieved with 3D printed metamaterial structures that could have varying pro...