University of Michigan: Powering Every Step - $2M to Develop Knee Exoskeletons for Arthritis Relief, Mobility
June 02, 2026
June 02, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Powering every step: $2M to develop knee exoskeletons for arthritis relief, mobility
Extending a motorized brace approach to take the load off arthritic knees, a U-M research team shifts from boosting strength to reducing joint contact forces
Key takeaways
* Preliminary testing suggests that exoskeletons built from orthotic braces and drone-s . . .
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Powering every step: $2M to develop knee exoskeletons for arthritis relief, mobility
Extending a motorized brace approach to take the load off arthritic knees, a U-M research team shifts from boosting strength to reducing joint contact forces
Key takeaways
* Preliminary testing suggests that exoskeletons built from orthotic braces and drone-s . . .