The annual iDesign competition, open to teams led by any Penn student, promotes the design of physical objects that solve a real-world problem by offering both financial support and mentorship to realize the winning concept. This year’s five short-listed proposals present life-changing solutions for millions of Americans of all ages and women in developing countries. Narrowed from a field of 31, teams will complete for $50,000 to bring an innovative product to market. The event takes place Monday, April 25, 6:30pm at Meyerson Hall, Upper Gallery, 210 South 34th Street, Philadelphia. The pitch session will culminate in an awards ceremony and public reception; admission is free.
Project: Animotion
Team: Peter Gebhard, Feini Qu, Brendan Stoecki, Laura Taddie
Despite the rapidly increasing number of knee surgeries in the US, there is insufficient patient-clinician communication during join rehabilitation. Animotion’s solution is a wearable device and mobile platform that allows patients and healthcare providers to track joint function.
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