Overview
Forge is a robotic knee brace designed to reduce pain and increase mobility for patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis. It utilizes a novel compliant air actuator system to generate torque, providing assistive power without additional bulk or weight. The device is built with high-strength polymers, carbon fiber, and 3D printed metals, making it suitable for various mission environments. It enhances fit and comfort, allowing for maximum all-day performance.
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Joints Actuated
- knee
Other14
- Assist Mode
- active
- Applications
- medical,military
- Sub Category
- medical_rehabilitation
- Actuator Type
- pneumatic
- Body Coverage
- knee_only
- Frame Material
- carbon_fiber,aluminum
- Company Country
- US
- Control Strategy
- intent_detection
- Industries Served
- healthcare,defense
- Indication For Use
- advanced knee osteoarthritis
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- - Modular system with adjustable power and lower weight & profile - Rechargeable MIL-STD battery - Ergonomic back support - Ruggedized actuators made from 3D printed aluminum, carbon fiber, and high-strength polymers - Smart power algorithm for adaptive assistance - Dual-use technology for military and commercial applications - Currently being tested for reducing pain and increasing mobility in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis - Lightweight structure with full range of motion - Enhanced fit and comfort for all-day use - Compact design with minimal bulk - Applications include military, medical, and industrial lifting
- Deployment Environment
- both
- Fatigue Reduction Percent
- 30
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