Banca de DEFESA: SERGIO FERREIRA SILVA JUNIOR

Uma banca de DEFESA de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : SERGIO FERREIRA SILVA JUNIOR
DATE: 10/12/2025
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: ON-LINE, Video Conferencia
TITLE:

Automated 3D Printed Orthoses for Upper Limbs

KEY WORDS:

Orthosys, 3d modeling, revELA project

PAGES: 170
BIG AREA: Engenharias
AREA: Engenharia Biomédica
SUBÁREA: Bioengenharia
SPECIALTY: Modelagem de Sistemas Biológicos
SUMMARY:

This dissertation presents the development of an automated system for generating personalized wrist orthoses. The innovative approach utilizes a single photograph of a patient's upper limb to create a custom orthosis model. This model is then fabricated using a FDM 3D printer with thermoformable PLA, allowing for direct application to the patient without requiring an orthotist's intervention or the patient's physical travel.

The core motivation for this project stems from the significant challenges in rehabilitating patients with neuromuscular diseases, injuries, or degenerative conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). These conditions often involve constant anatomical and functional changes, demanding orthoses that can be rapidly adjusted. Traditional manufacturing methods are manual, time-consuming, and expensive, frequently requiring the patient's physical presence at multiple stages. This poses a considerable barrier to access for bedridden patients or those in remote locations. Furthermore, standardized commercial orthoses rarely offer an ideal fit.

This project is directly inspired by the revELA Project, a collaborative effort between the Laboratory of Technological Innovation in Health (LAIS/UFRN) and the Ministry of Health. The revELA Project aims to develop technological solutions for patients with ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases, specifically by leveraging computer vision, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence to create rapid, personalized, and accessible orthoses.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1510735 - DANILO ALVES PINTO NAGEM
Externo ao Programa - 1422699 - HERTZ WILTON DE CASTRO LINS - UFRNExterna ao Programa - 2682800 - LUCIANA DE ANDRADE MENDES - UFRNExterna à Instituição - INGRIDY MARINA PIERRE BARBALHO - UFRN