90BISA0046
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Optimyo: Optimal myoelectric control strategy and site selection for upper limb prostheses.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Massachusetts
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 02/28/22 to 02/28/23.
Liberating Technologies was awarded
Project Grant 90BISA0046
worth $99,971
from National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research in September 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Massachusetts United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 93.433 ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
OptiMyo: Optimal Myoelectric Control Strategy and Site Selection for Upper Limb Prostheses
Abstract
This Phase I project develops and evaluates the OptiMyo system, a system designed to locate the optimal myoelectric sites and control strategies for individuals with upper limb prostheses. Current two-site myoelectric control strategy selection and site-finding processes are often slow, challenging, and can lead to sub-optimal outcomes. Liberating Technologies, Inc. and its research partner Worcester Polytechnic Institute collaborate to: (1) conduct an expert panel to develop system requirements, (2) collect algorithm training data on persons with upper limb differences, (3) develop the algorithms, and (4) evaluate the ability of the control strategies and sites selected with the OptiMyo system to improve control and performance on electromyographic (EMG) signal-based outcome measures. Project outcomes include an early-stage prototype of a method, device, and process for optimizing myoelectric control strategy and site selection. The system is being designed to improve control of the prosthesis resulting in greater function of the device that in turn leads to greater device adoption, a reduction in contralateral overuse injuries, and an improved quality of life for individuals with upper limb difference.
Topic Code
NIDILRR
Solicitation Number
HHS-2021-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0036
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 7/5/23
Period of Performance
9/1/21
Start Date
2/28/23
End Date
Funding Split
$100.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$100.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 90BISA0046
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
90BISA0046
SAI Number
90BISA0046-689041595
Award ID URI
SAI UNAVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
75BG00 ACL NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH
Funding Office
75BG00 ACL NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH
Awardee UEI
CVPMUCNLJPP5
Awardee CAGE
4Q795
Performance District
90
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Modified: 7/5/23