In at least some aspects, the present concepts include a method for configuring an assistive flexible suit including the acts of outfitting a person with an assistive flexible suit, monitoring an output of at least one sensor of the assistive flexible suit as the person moves in a first controlled movement environment, identifying at least one predefined gait event using the output of the at least one sensor, adjusting an actuation profile of the at least one actuator and continuing to perform the acts of monitoring, identifying and adjusting until an actuation profile of the at least one actuator generates a beneficial moment about the at least one joint to promote an improvement in gait. The at least one controller is then set to implement the actuation profile.

The embodiments and methods described herein relate to an improved functional electrical stimulation (FES) orthosis. An apparatus can include a frame assembly, an electrode assembly, and an electric stimulator. The frame assembly is removably coupleable to a portion of a limb. The electrode assembly is configured to be in electrical communication with a portion of a neuromuscular system of the limb, and includes first and second sets of electrodes. The electric stimulator is in electrical communication with the electrode assembly. The electric stimulator is configured to send a first signal substantially during a first time period and via a first channel to the first set of electrodes for stimulation of a neuromuscular system of the limb, and is configured to send a second signal, during at least one of the first time period or a subsequent second time period, via a second channel to the second set of electrodes for stimulation of the neuromuscular system of the limb.

A sensor assembly for a prosthetic or orthotic device (POD) may include a housing and a support. The housing may be attached with the POD. The support may be moveably connected with the housing such that the support may move relative to the housing. The support may form an enclosure with the housing. Within the enclosure, the sensor assembly may include one or more sensors and a circuit board. The one or more sensors may include one or more of an inertial measurement unit, an electromyography sensor, or a distance sensor such as a magnetic sensor and a magnet. The circuit board may be attached with the support and in electrical communication with the plurality of sensors. Movement of the support may cause the sensors to move which may be detected for control of the POD. The sensor assembly may be attached to an arm or other prosthetic socket for detection of natural limb movements.

A method and an osseointegrated prosthesis system having an osseointegrated prosthesis member are provided having a monitoring system operably coupled to the osseointegrated prosthesis member configured to quantitatively assess the osseointegration of the osseointegrated prosthesis member, a wave-generating element coupled to the osseointegrated prosthesis member and configured to output guided waves along the osseointegrated prosthesis member interrogating an interface between bone and the osseointegrated prosthesis member, and a sensing system configured to sense a condition of the interface between bone and the prosthesis.

A maintenance bag of an ostomy system can include fewer sensors than a diagnostic or analytic ostomy bag that is typically used for newer users. The maintenance bag can include sensors and electronics to detect fill level of the bag. The maintenance bag can also include a bag sealing mechanism that can detect drainage events and aid the user to track inventory of the bags. A wafer that can be used with an ostomy bag can include leak sensors configured to detect leak of effluent. The wafer can also include temperature sensors configured to detect inflammation. The wafer can further include a convex interface for better fit with certain users.

A wearable optoelectronic sensing device includes a textile layer, a substrate layer, a light emitter, a plurality of light receivers, and a cover layer. The substrate layer is disposed on the textile layer. The plurality of light receivers is disposed on the surface of the substrate layer, formed as an array, and includes a first light receiver and a second light receiver. The light emitter is disposed at a geometric center of the array. A sensing wavelength of the second light receiver is greater than that of the first light receiver. A distance between the second light receiver and the light emitter is greater than a distance between the first light receiver and the light emitter. The cover layer is disposed on the substrate layer and includes a plurality of openings; the position of each corresponds to position of the light emitter and the position of each light receiver.

A device for detecting stenosis comprising disposable components to ensure function and sanitary conditions, said device having a disposable sensing pad, a disposable piezo assembly, and a disposable sensing pod, wherein the entire device can be disposed of after a predetermined number of uses to ensure accuracy of results and of sanitary conditions.

Medical devices coupled to a sensor, and systems including such devices, can generate data and analysis based on that data, which may be used to identify and/or address problems associated with the implanted medical device, including incorrect placement of the device, unanticipated degradation of the device, and undesired movement of the device. Also provided are medical devices coupled to a sensor, and devices and methods to address problems that have been identified with an implanted medical device.

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to controlling a bioprinted tissue. A set of sensor data collected from one or more sensors associated with a bioprinted tissue is received. The set of sensor data is analyzed to determine whether a condition for controlled movement of the bioprinted tissue is met. A control signal is issued to a set of expansive elements to perform the controlled movement in response to determining that the condition for controlled movement of the bioprinted tissue is met.

Provided is a system and method for smart dental unit. The system provides smart dental unit restoring one or more teeth, including: a prosthetic base structured and arranged to engage with mouth tissue. The prosthetic base supports at least one tooth and at least one sensor system structured and arranged to detect at least one event. The sensor system further has a processor coupled to a wireless transceiver operable to communicate with at least one remote computing system. The smart dental unit also has a unique identifier. In response to a detected event the processor generates data communicated by the wireless transceiver to the remote computer. The unique identifier is also used by the remote computer to determine the location of the smart dental unit. An associated method for making a smart dental unit and a system for dental based patient care are also disclosed.