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October 1, 2015
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Internet-based design and rapid manufacturing will help make customized orthotic devices possible.
Albert Shih of the University of Michigan and his team are developing the capability for Internet-based design and rapid manufacturing of customized foot orthoses and ankle-foot orthoses with motion sensors. This image shows the path planning for 3-D printing an ankle-foot orthosis.
Credit: Albert Shih, University of Michigan
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