This technology is a modular, wearable haptic device that wirelessly measures joint movement in real time, provides vibrotactile feedback to guide and correct user motions, and records performance data for remote monitoring in rehabilitation, training, or VR applications.
Physical rehabilitation and skilled movement training, such as surgical preparation or manual assembly, require precise joint articulation and continuous practice. In these demanding fields, there is a critical need for effective movement guidance and rigorous performance tracking to ensure individuals execute complex motions correctly. Consistent, accurate repetition is essential for optimal physical recovery and technical skill acquisition. This fundamental requirement drives the growing demand for reliable methods to monitor joint kinematics and provide actionable, continuous guidance outside of traditional, highly controlled clinical environments. The primary problem with current approaches is their heavy reliance on in-person supervision, which is expensive and severely limits training frequency. When individuals perform exercises unsupervised at home, existing methods fail to deliver immediate, real-time corrective feedback. Consequently, users frequently execute movements incorrectly, risking secondary injuries or significantly delayed recovery. Furthermore, current remote technologies lack the capability to accurately capture and record joint-level performance data. This critical technological gap leaves physical therapists and supervisors without reliable records to assess patient compliance, objectively track long-term progress, or effectively adjust treatment plans.
The Guidance Bands are wearable, wireless haptic devices designed to enhance skilled movement training. By measuring the relative orientation between paired units, the system calculates the three degrees of freedom of a joint in real-time. These lightweight modules feature skin-placed vibrotactile motors that deliver immediate physical cues to guide users and correct movements. Additionally, the system continuously records performance data, allowing supervisors to monitor progress remotely. The modular solution enables placement on various body parts and operates over Wi-Fi using C++ and Python software for seamless control.
This technology is differentiated by its unique combination of real-time joint angle measurement and immediate corrective haptic feedback in unsupervised environments. Traditional rehabilitation often lacks actionable feedback when a professional is absent. Unlike existing solutions, these bands bridge this gap by offering continuous monitoring and physical guidance outside clinical settings, ensuring users maintain proper form independently. Furthermore, its versatile design sets it apart from rigid tracking systems, allowing seamless adaptation across diverse applications ranging from physical therapy and surgical training to manual assembly and virtual reality.
This technology is available for exclusive licensing.
These wearable, wireless haptic modules measure relative orientation between units to determine three degrees of freedom for joint angles in real-time. Integrated vibrotactile motors provide corrective feedback cues via skin-contact. Controlled through C++ and Python software utilizing IoT protocols, the system records kinematic data for performance monitoring. The modular, lightweight architecture supports single or multi-limb tasks, enabling precise motion guidance for rehabilitation, surgical training, and augmented reality.
Provisional Patent 64/019,170 filed 03/27/2026
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