Dissertation Title: Measurement, Design and Manufacturing of Customized and Semi-customized Orthotic Devices

Date: 2024/05/24 - 2024/05/24

Dissertation Title: Measurement, Design and Manufacturing of Customized and Semi-customized Orthotic Devices

Speaker: Yaru Mo, Ph.D. candidate at UM-SJTU Joint Institute

Time: May 24th from 14:00 p.m., 2024 (Beijing Time)

Location: Room 414B, Longbin Building

Abstract

Orthoses play an important role in body rehabilitation, offering functionalities encompassing immobilization, protection, structural support, deformity correction, and pressure redistribution, and etc. The challenges in orthotic practices include inadequate consideration of interface stiffness and subjective feedback leading to multiple design iterations, excessive thickness and limited breathability, and the time-consuming and costly manufacturing process of customized orthoses. This dissertation proposed innovative methods to address these challenges, including: (1) the development of the INTERFACE system for optimizing orthotic properties through iterative adjustments based on user feedback, (2) the design and manufacturing of thinner, lighter and more breathable orthoses using composite lattices, and (3) the development of a semi-customized methodology to reduce time and cost associated with orthotic manufacturing while ensuring satisfactory fitting. The contributions of this study lie in advancing orthotic practices through innovative measurement, design, and manufacturing approaches that optimize orthotic properties, improve fabrication efficiency, and enhance fitting performance.

Biograpgy

Yaru Mo received the B.S. degrees in School of Power and Mechanical Engineering from Wuhan University in 2019. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the UM-SJTU Joint Institute, supervised by Prof. Shane Johnson. Her current research interests include structural simulation, optimization, composite lattice structures, and robotics.