Award
United States Department of Veterans Affairs 11472332
Leg Stretching Using a Controllable Wearable Exoskeleton on Demand for People with Spasticity
Recipient
Syracuse VA Medical Center, NY
Awarded
February 06, 2026
Identifier
11472332
Development of a wearable exoskeleton to assist veterans with spasticity by providing automated leg stretching, aiming to reduce caregiver burden and improve quality of life.
Description
This project aims to develop a wearable, portable leg exoskeleton to assist veterans with spasticity in stretching their legs without human assistance. It addresses the need for reliable, on-demand manual limb stretching, which is caregiver intensive.