Orthosis modelling and fabrication

Orthoses are planar insoles for countering the constant and permanent deformations caused by muscular or nerve weaknesses. The orthosis fabrication process at VRAM currently involves five labor-intensive stages: the assessment of the gait, the determination of the corrective measures, the evaluation of the orthosis dimensions, the creation of hand-carved molds for forming the orthosis, and the forming and shaping of the orthosis using cork-based materials and resins. The purpose of the proposed research project is the automation of the last three stages to improve the speed, repeatability, material uniformity, and accuracy of the product.

Faculty Supervisor:

Eric Lanteigne

Student:

Partner:

Les Ortheses V.R.A.M. Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ottawa

Program: