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Sophia Vandycke
GRADUATE RESEARCH
COMPRESSION GARMENT
Worked in a team in collaboration with Mayo Clinic to create a compression garments for orthostatic intolerance. This garment is compressed by small Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) linear actuator springs.
EXOSKELETON
Research on an upper body wearable exoskeleton that uses SMA springs to provide elbow flexion.
VALGUS SENSING LEGGINGS
The Wearable Technology Lab at the University of Minnesota is investigating an alternative method to detect valgus by placing machine-stitched stretch sensors on leggings.
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