NeuroFlex Robotics
An active ankle-foot orthosis for intention-based movement
One step at a time
Voleris One is an assistive device in development for people living with foot drop. We are early on, and there is a limit to what we can say about how it works at this stage. What we can say is what we are building, and who we are building it with.
Foot drop
When lifting the foot stops happening by itself
Foot drop means a reduced, or in some cases absent, ability to lift the front of the foot towards the shin. The medical term is impaired dorsiflexion. It is not an illness in itself, but a sign that something in the muscle, nerve or skeletal system is not working as it should.
- How it shows up
- When the foot does not lift as normal, many compensate by raising the knee higher so the toes clear the ground. This is known as steppage gait.
- Where it comes from
- The most common cause is injury to the peroneal nerve, which controls the muscles that lift the foot. It can also follow neurological conditions.
- What is used today
- An ankle-foot orthosis is the most common way to support the foot while walking, holding it in a raised position.
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We would rather build this with people than alone
We are early in development and are glad to hear from investors, clinical partners and specialists who want to follow the work.
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