RECOVER Projects
Note: the following project descriptions are intended to provide factual information regarding successful development and translation of products from RECOVER and should not be seen as an endorsement of licensed and commercialized products. All license agreements were negotiated by VA's Technology Transfer Program.
M-PACE Ergometer | Habit Camera | Modular Ankle | Standing Wheelchair | Prosthetic Sock Management
Multi-Purpose Arm Cycle Ergometer (M-PACE)
RECOVER developed the M-PACE to help address deconditioning in Veterans with SCI recovering after a flap surgery. The system was designed to provide access to exercise in a fully supine position, as well as seated, reclined, and standing postures. This system has been licensed to Action Manufacturing and is now commercially available: https://actionmpace.com
Our group also conducted a study of supine arm cycling in Veterans with SCID recovering after a flap procedure. See our open access article at DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2021.1975082
Habit Camera Skin Screening Camera System
RECOVER developed a skin screening camera system to help Veterans monitor and detect skin problems before they become late stage pressure injuries. This device may be useful for Veterans with SCID and Veterans with diabetes to help monitor their skin in hard to see areas that are at high risk for developing pressure injuries. This system has been licensed by a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business and has been being commercialized as the Habit Camera: https://habitcamera.com/
Modular Ankle Prosthesis for improved footwear options
RECOVER is working to develop and commercialize a modular prosthetic ankle system that quickly connects to a variety of 3D printed prosthetic feet. This approach should allow Veterans with amputations to use a much wider variety of footwear because the 3D printed feet can be customized to each pair of shoes (e.g., shoe length and width, heel height).
Mobile Manual Standing Wheelchair
RECOVER has developed a manual standing wheelchair that allows mobility in standing. The ability to be mobile in both sitting and standing postures may improve the utility of standing wheelchairs and improve participation and quality of life in Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
Prosthetic Sock Management Tool
RECOVER developed a prosthetic sock management tool help Veterans manage how they use their prosthetic socks with their prosthesis. This product has been licensed by Clothier Design Source and is now commercially available: https://www.clothierdesignsource.com/psmt
