A project to design and test a low-cost body powered prosthesis system
Cathy Holloway is an Associate Professor at UCLIC and the Academic Director of the Global Disability Innovation Hub. Her research creates and accelerates the creation of assistive technology and accessible solutions for disabled people.
A really useful commentary on the importance of considering usability in the design of any assistive device.
https://jneuroengrehab.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12984-021-00862-y
We recently met a young scientist who needs input from lower-limb amputees to help guide an important research project. Interested in helping? You can read about his project here: https://bionicsforeveryone.com/investigating-socket-sensation-proprioception-lower-limb-amputees/ #amputee #amputees #prosthetic #prosthetics #amputeelife
