Technology Subtype

Rehab or Assistive Medical Device

StairAbility: Adaptable Stair-Climbing Device

06626

Modular stair-climbing system adds interchangeable supports to stairlifts, aiding safer, independent stair use.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Tags: Gerontology
Life Science
Lead Inventor: Jonathan Pearlman
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: William A. Ammer B.S.
David M. Brienza Ph.D.
Joel Michael Fadness
Date Submitted: 2024-02-02

Novel Hybrid Cushion for Pressure Injury Prevention

05647

Active permeable cushion uses air fluidization and coordinated backrest-seat support to reduce pressure injuries in high-risk users.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Rosemarie Cooper
Brad E. Dicianno
Technology Readiness Level: 4. Prototype testing and refinement
Date Submitted: 2021-03-18

AI-Powered System for Medication Error Prevention

07111

AI-driven system prevents medication errors with auto-improving ML models, risk dashboards, and proactive patient safety insights.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Intensive Care
Therapeutic Indications: Trauma
Tags: Artificial intelligence (AI)
Algorithm
Lead Inventor: Richard Boyce
Department: Med-Biomedical Informatics
All Tech Innovators: Richard David Boyce
Technology Readiness Level: 4. Prototype testing and refinement
Date Submitted: 2025-03-07
Collections: Healthcare AI

System to Control and Power Prosthetic Liners

06590

Durable, low-profile robotic prosthetic liners power and control sensors via detachable copper tape pads, enhancing phantom limb therapy.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Tags: Life Science
Therapeutic Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Kacey Roehrich
Department: All Temps
All Tech Innovators: Goeran Fiedler
Kacey Roehrich
Norah Stivala
Date Submitted: 2023-12-11

Transient-based click decoding for brain-computer interface cursor emulation

05761

Transient-based click decoding boosts iBCI cursor control with onset/offset neural transients, 10x accuracy gain, enabling robust click-and-drag.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Neuroscience
Musculoskeletal
Therapeutic Indications: Other
Lead Inventor: Brian Dekleva
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Jennifer Lynn Collinger
Brian M. Dekleva
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2021-07-14

Pneumobility: Air Powered Mobility Devices

04359

Air-powered mobility using compressed air—waterproof, fast 10-minute recharge, no batteries, lighter, eco-friendly, versatile.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Brandon Joseph Daveler
Benjamin T. Gebrosky
Date Submitted: 2017-08-26

Magneto-Vibrational Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain

07142

Non-invasive magnetically driven vibration therapy for phantom limb pain, compatible with prosthetic sockets; adjustable, patent-pending.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Neuroscience
Therapeutic Indications: Pain
Tags: Prosthetics
Lead Inventor: Goeran Fiedler
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Aiden Chinwalla
Goeran Fiedler
Technology Readiness Level: 4. Prototype testing and refinement
Date Submitted: 2025-04-07

Walk-N-Talk: An Accessible Speech Generation Device

06715

Walk-N-Talk attaches to canes to provide preprogrammed speech prompts for nonverbal, visually impaired users.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Ophthalmology
Lead Inventor: Brad Dicianno
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Brad E. Dicianno
Lisa Swanson Dove
Owen Flaugh
Date Submitted: 2024-04-12

System and Method for Assessment of Stroke Patients and Personalized Rehabilitation

05401

A data-driven system uses wearable data and machine learning to assess stroke severity and tailor at-home, patient-specific rehab.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Central Nervous System
Cardiovascular
Therapeutic Indications: Stroke
Tags: Human performance
Machine learning
Lead Inventor: Amit Sethi
Department: SHRS-Occupational Therapy
All Tech Innovators: Marcus C. Allen
William W. Clark
Amit Sethi
Date Submitted: 2020-06-03
Collections: Cardiometabolic

Novel Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain

05033

Vibration-enabled prosthetic liners deliver non-invasive phantom limb pain relief, controlled via wireless vibro-motors for home use.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Neuroscience
Therapeutic Indications: Pain
Tags: Prosthetics
Lead Inventor: Brianna Perry
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Goeran Fiedler
Brianna Perry
Kevin Charles Quinn
Date Submitted: 2019-06-24

SENSEIWheel to Measure Pushrim Dynamics

06227

A lightweight, modular sensor attaches to wheelchairs to measure pushrim dynamics, enabling personalized design and biomechanical analysis.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Other
Tags: Human performance
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Joshua D. Brown
Jorge Luis Candiotti
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Date Submitted: 2022-11-23

The Stair Guide – Supporting Active Aging

05915

A novel stair aid, The Stair Guide System, enables safe, upright, one-handed ascent/descent, retrofit-friendly for aging-in-place.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Tags: Gerontology
Life Science
Lead Inventor: Alexandra Delazio
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: David M. Brienza Ph.D.
Alexandra Marie Delazio
Todd Hargroder
Date Submitted: 2021-12-13

Novel Approach to Modulate Neural Activity

05653

AM-HF neuromodulation induces asynchronous neural firing to enhance sensory feedback in prosthetics and reduce FES fatigue.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Neuroscience
Lead Inventor: Beatrice Barra
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Beatrice Barra
Marco Capogrosso
Lee Erik Bartholomew Fisher
Date Submitted: 2021-03-30

A Neuromorphic Brain Decoding Method for Brain-Machine Interfaces

05119

Neuromorphic BMI decoding uses precise spike-time dynamics, outperforming rate coding to accurately infer intended hand movements.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Neuroscience
Therapeutic Indications: Other
Tags: Human performance
Lead Inventor: Benjamin Benosman
Department: Med-Ophthalmology
All Tech Innovators: Himanshu Akolkar
Benjamin Benosman
Andrew B. Schwartz
Date Submitted: 2019-09-24

Automated, Low-Shear Personal Transfer System for Wheelchair Users

03941

Automated, low-shear chair-bed transfer system enables independent, safe patient transfers with synchronized motion and flexible docking.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Tags: Aging
Human performance
Critical Care
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: David Beckstrom
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Raymond A. Curatolo
Date Submitted: 2016-05-13

MOVISU-FIT: Mobile Gait Training for Limb Loss

03821

MOVISU-FIT delivers real-time visual gait feedback via lightweight smart glasses for home and on-the-go prosthetic training.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Therapeutic Indications: Other
Tags: Human performance
Sports medicine
Lead Inventor: Krista Kutina
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Goeran Fiedler
Krista Lee Kutina
Technology Readiness Level: 4. Prototype testing and refinement
Date Submitted: 2016-02-03

Novel EEG-Based Auditory Attention Detection

06148

New EEG-based system decodes auditory attention with CNN-SNN using 8 electrodes, enabling real-time, accurate enhancement for smart hearing aids.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Otolaryngology
Therapeutic Indications: Hearing Loss
Lead Inventor: Murat Akcakaya
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
All Tech Innovators: Murat Akcakaya
Rajkumar Chinnakonda Kubendran
Deniz Erdogmus
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2022-08-30

Manual Wheelchair Virtual Seating Coach

04400

Smart wheelchair seating coach uses force sensors and ML to provide real-time pressure relief guidance, telehealth-ready.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Cheng-Shiu Chung
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Rosemarie Cooper
Date Submitted: 2017-10-09
Collections: Healthcare AI

A Flexible Wireless Sensor Embedded Intravaginal ring (IVR) for On-Demand Electroresponsive Release of Anti-Sexually Transmitted Infection

06042

Flexible wireless IVR detects vaginal cues and electrically releases anti-STI agents on demand for targeted prevention.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Infectious Disease
Therapeutic Indications: HIV
Tags: Biomaterial
Sustainability
Sensor
Lead Inventor: Seungil Kim
Department: Bioengineering
All Tech Innovators: Emmanuel A. Ho
Seungil Kim
Yongkuk Lee
Date Submitted: 2022-05-31
Collections: Women's & Reproductive Health

A Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Sleep Apnea

05707

A non-invasive inflatable pillow (AHT-CLiP) adjusts head tilt to open airways during sleep, using breath-sound feedback.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Respiratory
Mental and Behavioral Health
Therapeutic Indications: Sleep disorder
Tags: Consumer
Lead Inventor: Kirill Kiselyov
Department: Biological Sciences
All Tech Innovators: Ata Murat Kaynar
Kirill Igorevich Kiselyov
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2021-05-27

Scaffold-Free Nerve Conduit Comprising Cells, Secretome, and Endogenous Aligned Extracellular Matrix

05228

Scaffold-free, autologous dental pulp stem cell conduit uses aligned extracellular matrix and secretome to accelerate facial nerve repair.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Rehabilitation/Mobility
Neuroscience
Tags: Biomaterial
Regenerative medicine
Tissue engineering
Lead Inventor: Fatima Syed
Department: Dent Med-Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
All Tech Innovators: Fatima N. Syed
Date Submitted: 2020-01-21

Novel Robotic Accessible Seated Workstation

05109

Robotic seated workstation enhances accessibility for disabled workers, offering full motion, postural support, and adaptable, shareable use.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Joshua D. Brown
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Benjamin T. Gebrosky
Date Submitted: 2019-09-12

Modular Extracorporeal Pump and Fiber Cartridge System for Ambulatory Oxygenation and Carbon Dioxide Removal

04370

Modular ambulatory ECMO/CO2 removal system with quick-swap fiber cartridges, reusable base, low hemolysis, versatile flow ranges.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Respiratory
Lead Inventor: William Federspiel
Department: Bioengineering
All Tech Innovators: Gregory Burgreen
William J. Federspiel
Brian Joseph Frankowski
Date Submitted: 2017-09-13

PneuMobility: Air Powered Mobility Devices

03504

Air-powered mobility with compressed air, waterproof, lightweight chairs/scoters; rapid 10-minute recharges, no batteries or electronics.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Bernhard Budaker
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Brandon Joseph Daveler
Date Submitted: 2015-01-28

Human Machine Interface Based on Task-Specific Temporal Postural Synergies

02255

A method using task-specific temporal postural synergies to control high-DOF prosthetics with 3–4 signals.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Ramana Vinjamuri
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Zhi-Hong Mao
Ramana Kumar Vinjamuri
Wei Wang
Date Submitted: 2010-06-24

SafeStep: A stair navigation assist device

06049

SafeStep is a modular, affordable cable-driven stair assist enabling upright, independent ascent/descent for aging or mobility-impaired users.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Other
Tags: Aging
Lead Inventor: Jonathan Pearlman
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: MD Rayhan Afsar
David M. Brienza Ph.D.
Alexandra Marie Delazio
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2022-06-08

Novel Device for Coating Medical Conduits

06000

RegenCoat coats nerve conduits with uniform micro/nano particles for precise, biodegradable regenerative drug delivery in nerve repair.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Rehabilitation/Mobility
Neuroscience
Tags: Biomaterial
Coating
Regenerative medicine
Lead Inventor: Caroline Fedor
Department: Med-Plastic Surgery
All Tech Innovators: Fuat Baris Bengur
Caroline Nadia Fedor
Kacey Gribbin Marra
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2022-04-10

AccelMOTION

03723

AccelMOTION delivers rapid, objective, wearable-based injury assessment to optimize PT decisions, personalize goals, and track recovery.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Therapeutic Indications: Other
Tags: Aging
Consumer
Human performance
Lead Inventor: Timothy Sell
Department: Bioengineering
All Tech Innovators: Heather Marie Bansbach
Timothy Crawford Sell
Technology Readiness Level: 5. Advanced prototype validation
Date Submitted: 2015-09-11

Adjustable Wheelchair Backrest

01913

Adaptive wheelchair backrest that adjusts angle for personalized support and comfort, enhancing postural alignment and mobility.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Eun-Kyoung Hong
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Todd Hargroder
Eun-Kyoung Hong
Date Submitted: 2009-02-01

Beverage Can Straw Holder

05340

Compact, can-top straw holder insert aids sip stability for all users, easing drinking with canned beverages; prototype-ready.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Alexandra Delazio
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: David M. Brienza Ph.D.
Alexandra Marie Delazio
Date Submitted: 2020-05-06

Adaptive Multi-Input Robotic Feeder for Enhanced Accessibility and Independence

03335

Adaptive multi-input robotic feeder aids independence for disabled users, combining iPad touchscreen and voice control for feeding.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Jonathan Duvall
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Tianyang Chen
Jonathan Aaron Duvall
Eric Joseph Sinagra
Date Submitted: 2014-06-09

Evidence-Based Driving Assessment: A System for Objective Evaluation and Training

02557

A sensor-driven, objective on-road driving assessment translating evaluator interventions into quantifiable data for licensing and training.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Tags: Human performance
Platform Technology
Algorithm
Lead Inventor: Nahom Beyene
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Nahom Minassie Beyene
Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Amy Karas Lane
Date Submitted: 2011-09-06

Forward Facing Wheelchair Containment and Occupant Retention System

01996

A forward-facing wheelchair containment system for LATVs, preventing forward and lateral movement without wheelchair modifications.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Linda Van Roosmalen
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Michael James Turkovich
Linda Van Roosmalen
Date Submitted: 2009-05-05

Low-Cost Portable Tread Scanner Quickly Identifies a Shoe’s Level of Slip Risk

05814

Portable FTIR-based tread scanner assesses largest worn tread region to rapidly estimate slip risk for safer footwear.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Tags: Consumer
Human performance
Lead Inventor: Sarah Hemler
Department: Bioengineering
All Tech Innovators: Kurt E. Beschorner
Sarah Louise Hemler
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2021-09-15

ModELAS: A Modular Extracorporeal Lung Assist System

05256

Wearable modular artificial lung offering long-term extracorporeal oxygenation and CO2 removal for ambulatory patients.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Respiratory
Tags: Life Science
Lead Inventor: Brian Frankowski
Department: Med-McGowan Inst Regenerative Med
All Tech Innovators: Brian Joseph Frankowski
Ryan A. Orizondo
Date Submitted: 2020-02-25

An air cushioning surface with actively cooled embedded elements

02234

Active, depth-targeted cooling within a multi-cell air cushion prevents pressure ulcers while preserving redistribution.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: David Brienza
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: David M. Brienza Ph.D.
Patricia E. Karg
Andrew J. Malkiewicz
Date Submitted: 2010-05-20

Wheelchair Caster System

01342

A pneumatic-biased caster system reduces effort and drift on sloped surfaces, improving wheelchair safety and maneuverability.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Andrew Michael Kwarciak
Mark McCartney
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2006-09-11

Novel Alignment Angle Sensor for Limb Prostheses

03522

Compact Hall-effect angled sensor cuff enables precise, rapid alignment adjustments in modular prostheses for comfort and fit.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Goeran Fiedler
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Jonathan Stephen Akins
Goeran Fiedler
Technology Readiness Level: 2. Initial proof-of-concept (PoC)
Date Submitted: 2015-02-17

Moisture Permeable Hydrogel Composite Materials

03278

Moisture-permeable hydrogel liner enables active moisture transport, reducing skin issues in prosthetics and wearables.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Esteban Ruiz
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: David M. Brienza Ph.D.
Esteban Ruiz
Date Submitted: 2014-03-23

Robotic Strong Arm

02618

Robotic Strong Arm assists transferring disabled individuals between wheelchairs and other surfaces, enhancing mobility and safety.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Rory Cooper
Department: Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
All Tech Innovators: Rory A. Cooper Ph.D.
Garrett G. Grindle
Mark McCartney
Date Submitted: 2011-11-15

Sound Interrupter for MP3 Player

02200

Portable switch-interrupter between MP3 player and headphones enables sound control for disabilities; universal, hardware-based accessibility.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Lead Inventor: Richard Simpson
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Vinod Kumar Sharma
Richard Callaghan Simpson
Date Submitted: 2010-04-21

Mechanical Nitinol Prosthetic Tongue

03052

Passive nitinol-braced tongue prosthesis powered by chewing force; mimics tongue motion to aid swallowing, no batteries.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Otolaryngology
Dental
Lead Inventor: Neil Gildener-Leapman
All Tech Innovators: Youngjae Jae Chun
Neil Gildener-Leapman
Date Submitted: 2013-05-13

Portable Muscle Strength Monitor for Remote Assessment Recovery

03753

Portable, inexpensive wireless monitor tracks muscle strength at home, enabling real-time therapist feedback and remote rehab optimization.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Musculoskeletal
Lead Inventor: Kevin Bell
Department: Bioengineering
All Tech Innovators: Kevin Michael Bell
Robert A. Hartman
James J. Irrgang
Date Submitted: 2015-10-15

Safer Seat: Assisting Safe Transfers to and from Vehicles

05990

Compact remote-controlled vehicle seat assist with lift-tilt and turn for safer, independent transfers in/out of cars.

Technology Type: Medical Device
Technology Subtype: Rehab or Assistive Medical Device
Therapeutic Areas: Other
Lead Inventor: Julie Faieta
Department: SHRS-Rehab Sci & Tech
All Tech Innovators: Julie Marie Faieta
Technology Readiness Level: 3. Prototype development
Date Submitted: 2022-03-22