LIBERATING TECHNOLOGIES INC — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: DHP14-011
LIBERATING TECHNOLOGIES INC — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.
- Amount
- $149,991
- Agency
- Department of Defense · Defense Health Program
- Program / Phase
- SBIR · Phase I
- Topic
- DHP14-011
- Solicitation
- 2014.1
- NAICS
- —
- Place of performance
- MA
- Period
- 2014-11-20 → 2015-06-29
Description
Successful outcomes of patients prescribed with myoelectric prostheses are dependent upon a good basis of training and competence. The critical time for developing good myoelectric control habits is in the pre-prosthetic phase, between wound healing and prosthesis delivery. Training can and should continue after prosthesis delivery as well. Current myo-training devices rely on technologies that are expensive, manufacturer specific, non-motivating, and too simplistic. The design described in this proposal is for a myoelectric training system that can be used both in the clinic and the home while creating a more engaging experience than current training protocols. A system such as this would improve compliance of prosthetic devices by allowing for more approachable and interactive myo-training. This device will increase the ease of myoelectric training and help lead to improved functional outcomes for the patient and cost savings for the health care provider.