Participants:
Hallux valgus is a foot disorder usually evaluated through manual examination. The proposal will use robotic devices to reduce uncertainties. The goal of the current project is to enhance an existing prototype by implementing metatarsal dynamic pressure distribution measurement.
Research Partner :
HEPIA
The Haute école du paysage, d’ingénierie et d’architecture de Genève (hepia) is attached to the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO). The Robotics Group at the inTECH Institute is dedicated to collaborating with industrial partners and healthcare professionals to develop the best mechatronics solutions addressing their needs.
Implementation partner:
Centre ASSAL:
Led by three internationally recognized experts with over 180 scientific publications and several surgical innovations, the Centre ASSAL is one of the very first establishments in Switzerland specializing in the treatment of foot, ankle and leg pathologies.
LaxiPed:
LaxiPed is a future startup that strives to bring objectivity to orthopedic care by delivering data-driven solutions that provide precise and reliable assessments to enable personalized healthcare and better outcomes for patients.
https://www.laxiped.ch/
