NWO Take-off grant for innovative knee prosthesis by Raffaella Carloni
![Prof. Raffaella Carloni](/fse/news/2023/raffaella-carloni.png)
Raffaella Carloni , Associate Professor of Robotics at the University of Groningen ( Bernoulli Institute ), has received a Take-off grant from the Dutch Research Council (NWO). It concerns a Take-off phase 1 feasibility grant of EUR 40,000. This enables Carloni to conduct a feasibility study for her research on an innovative bionic knee prosthesis for people with lower-limb amputation.
The Take-off financing instrument is aimed at stimulating and supporting scientific activity and entrepreneurship. Academic and innovative start-ups can use the feasibility studies to explore whether their innovative ideas have commercial or social applicability. If this proves feasible, they have the opportunity to start a business.
Improving quality of life
The premise of Carloni’s knee prosthesis is that users can regain their movement capabilities. Many people with a lower-limb amputation have challenges related to mobility, adaptability to different terrains, and living an active life. This greatly affects their independence and quality of life. Prof. Carloni has developed a knee prosthesis that mimics the fundamental functionalities of a healthy human knee. This feasibility study will further investigate the technical possibilities of the knee prosthesis and explore the commercial opportunity of this discovery. For this purpose, a business model will be established, analysing the market and economic viability.
A total of 32 feasibility studies will be launched – from exact science and technology or life sciences to the humanities and social/behavioural sciences. Visit the NWO website for an overview.
Last modified: | 20 December 2023 10.02 a.m. |
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