While the new website is being put together, below are some of my rehabilitation devices from over the years. Each one was created to help my son reach his full potential while living with cerebral palsy. Each device addressed his specific challenges and, together, they became the foundation of the system currently in development.
An augmented reality system that provides users with real-time, interactive visualisation of their foot kinematics in dynamic, three-dimensional space. By translating complex movement data into clear visual feedback, the system enhances the user's understanding of their foot position, alignment, rotation, and movement patterns during active movement. The AR Gait shoes allow the user to observe their foot positioning while walking as it happens.
J-Shoes are smart shoes that monitor weight distribution between both feet to support proper posture, balance, and body alignment. They sync wirelessly via Bluetooth and send real-time data to an Android app, allowing users to view pressure changes, track movement patterns, and adjust settings on the go. This helps make posture awareness clearer, more immediate, and easier to understand during everyday movement.
A laser gun is activated by correct posture, turning balance training into an interactive, fun activity. The user stands on a platform that tracks weight distribution between both feet in real time. When a balanced posture is maintained, the gun stays active, but when an imbalance is detected, it is disabled. The target includes 15 random light sensors and a digital score display, making posture training responsive and engaging.
A small device that fits inside the user’s sock and monitors the angle of the calf in real time. If the lower leg is not perpendicular to the ground for too long, the device gently vibrates to remind the user to correct their position and stand flat. This provides subtle feedback to support posture, balance, and body awareness.
As the laser gun was not suitable for Julian due to physical challenges, the same weightbearing platform was adapted to control a marble run instead. When the user stands with proper weight distribution between both feet, the marbles continue rolling through the course, giving immediate visual feedback. If posture shifts out of alignment, the marbles disappear down escape chutes, making balance training playful, motivating, and easy to understand.
A device designed to help the user improve fine motor finger coordination through interactive pressure feedback. It uses a series of five pressure sensor pads, each connected to its own strip of programmable LED lights. The more pressure the user applies to each pad, the more lights illuminate, making finger control practice visual, engaging, and easy to understand. Could be controlled by an app to play games and other challenges.
A very simple laser pointer device attached to the user’s chest to support posture and standing control. Markings are placed on the wall in front of user, and the challenge is to point the laser towards them while standing with both feet flat. This turns body alignment practice into a clear, visual activity that encourages balance and control. Ultimately, improving postural strength and proprioceptive ability.
A precursor device to the TipToeTracker, designed to help user improve standing posture and reduce prolonged toe-standing. The device monitors the angle of his calf and checks whether the lower leg remains perpendicular to the ground. If the angle stays outside the accepted range for too long, it gently vibrates to remind him to stand flat. If the foot remains in tiptoe the device beeps.
The Dorsiflexor integrates a linear actuator to passively support ankle dorsiflexion by applying a controlled, gradual force to the plantar side of the foot. This helps guide the ankle into an improved position without requiring active movement from the user. The device was created to assist stretching, positioning, and rehabilitation by encouraging greater ankle mobility in a consistent and controlled way.