American scientists from the University of Houston developed some kind of lightweight skeleton for rehabilitation of children with healing paralysis. The study was published scientifically magazine IEEE Electronic Devices (IEEED).
Child cerebral paralysis (cerebral palsy) is a common neurological disorder in 1-4 of 1000 newborn in the world that affects motor skills, including walking ability in children.
The development called MyStep is equipped with an integrated sensory system with surface temperature sensors. It improves the coordination of the ankle joint, which greatly facilitates the walking process and reduces users’ energy consumption during movement.
The team focused on improving the common control system using innovative materials – alloys with form and dielectric elastomers. These components work with a wireless sensory network that provides correct control of each movement.
According to the authors of development, the devices can adapt to changes as the carrier child grows.
Previously, scientists learnedThese visual disorders in childhood may be associated with cerebral palsy.
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Source: Gazeta
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