The study will explore the use of a haptic device for sensory substitution in individuals with a movement disorder that has caused loss of plantar sensation. The haptic device consists of two components. The first element is a flexible insole with embedded pressure-sensing elements that transmit the spatial patterns of applied foot pressure over time. The second element is a haptic receiver with embedded actuators that vibrate or heat up in proportion to the transmitted pressure patterns, thus substituting the patient's lost plantar sensation.
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The study will explore the use of a haptic device for sensory substitution in individuals with a movement disorder that has caused loss of plantar sensation. The haptic device consists of two components. The first element is a flexible insole with embedded pressure-sensing elements that transmit the spatial patterns of applied foot pressure over time. The second element is a haptic receiver with embedded actuators that vibrate or heat up in proportion to the transmitted pressure patterns, thus substituting the patient's lost plantar sensation.
Multimodal Haptic Feedback for Plantar Sensory Substitution
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
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18 Years to 85 Years
ALL
Yes
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,
Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
2026-12-01