Researchers at
Carnegie Mellon University have developed a"super sock" intended to assist patients dealing with neuromuscular disorders in the foot and ankle caused by conditions like strokes, multiple sclerosis, or even cerebral palsy.
"Pneumatic artificial muscles—three in the foreleg and one in the back for the ankle—work alongside lightweight sensors to facilitate the actual movement for the wearer. And the prototype was able to produce a sagittal motion of the ankle—rocking the foot from side to side—of 27 degrees which is enough to reproduce a normal walking motion."
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