Our Challenge

How can we help children with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita become more independent in their everyday lives? Imagine wanting to drink a glass of water, brush your teeth, eat a meal or play with a toy, but needing another person to help you move your arm. For children with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), limited joint movement can make many everyday activities difficult or impossible to perform independently. A lightweight motorised orthosis is being developed at TUHH to actively assist arm movement. The orthosis can support movements such as elbow flexion and extension and could potentially help children perform everyday activities with less assistance. But building the technology is only the beginning. How can we turn this technology into something that truly supports a child's independence? Your mission is to explore this question and develop an innovative solution around a real motorised orthosis. The goal is to use technology to give a child more independence.