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Soft Robotic System to Assist Range-of-Motion Rehabilitation Therapy in Newborns with Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Program: Biomedical Engineering
- Course: EN.580.571 Honors Instrumentation
- Year: 2025
Project Description:
Novel soft robotic rehabilitation device designed to assist in the range-of-motion therapy of the shoulder in newborns with brachial plexus palsy. This device emulates physical therapies focused on motor stimulation of the affected nerve branches derived to the shoulder. The soft robotic device is mounted on the neonate’s upper limb and torso using hypoallergenic, non-woven bands, focusing specifically on the external-internal rotation of the shoulder during its operation.
Project Photo:
Soft Robotic Muscle mounted on the baby exo-suit
Project Mentors, Sponsors, and Partners
- Kiara Quinn, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
- Dr. Allan Belzberg, Director, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Dr. Jennifer Wingrat, Occupational Therapist, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute
- Dr. Matthew Elrick, Pediatric Neurologist, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute