Development and Commercialization of a Custom Smart AFO Orthosis

Biomedical Engineering Sensing Technologies

Prototype development and commercialization of a custom smart ankle-foot orthosis integrating advanced sensing and intelligent control.

Timeline

2026 - 2027

Status

Planned

Project code

CZ.01.01.01/08/25_072/0008396

Funding provider

Ministry of Industry and Trade (Czech Republic)

Funding program

OP TAK

Partner

Invent Medical Group, s.r.o. (beneficiary)

Budget

CZK 3,655,628

Related lab

Health Lab Interdisciplinary research in advanced technologies for healthcare and biomedical engineering — biosignal processing, medical imaging, sensing, and AI.

This project focuses on the development of a prototype and subsequent commercialization of a custom smart ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). The solution integrates advanced sensing technologies and intelligent control methods to improve mobility, rehabilitation outcomes, and patient-specific adaptability. Emphasis is placed on personalized design, real-time monitoring, and data-driven optimization of orthotic support. The project aims to deliver an innovative medical device with strong potential for clinical application and market deployment.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Martin Černý, Ph.D.

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