NextStep Robotics, Inc.
Next Step Robotics is dedicated to improving mobility for patients suffering from foot drop, a condition that affects millions, particularly stroke survivors. Their innovative device, AMBLE, combines robotics and physical therapy to enhance recovery and prevent falls, ultimately aiming to enrich the quality of life for users.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
NextStep Robotics, Inc.
Products
Wearable ankle robotic trainer
A lightweight, untethered wearable ankle robot that detects gait events and provides graded dorsiflexion assistance to retrain foot lift and improve gait, intended for use under therapist supervision in rehabilitation settings.
Wearable ankle robotic trainer
A lightweight, untethered wearable ankle robot that detects gait events and provides graded dorsiflexion assistance to retrain foot lift and improve gait, intended for use under therapist supervision in rehabilitation settings.
Services
Clinical research and randomized trial partnerships
Design and conduct of randomized clinical trials and clinician-blinded outcome studies evaluating robot-integrated rehabilitation versus usual care in stroke and neurological populations.
Motion analysis and biomechanical testing
Provision of objective movement measurement and lab-based biomechanical assessment to support device validation, outcome quantification, and research studies.
Quality management and regulatory support (QMS implementation)
Expertise in establishing ISO-compliant quality management systems and transitioning early-stage device programs toward scaled, compliant production.
Clinical research and randomized trial partnerships
Design and conduct of randomized clinical trials and clinician-blinded outcome studies evaluating robot-integrated rehabilitation versus usual care in stroke and neurological populations.
Motion analysis and biomechanical testing
Provision of objective movement measurement and lab-based biomechanical assessment to support device validation, outcome quantification, and research studies.
Quality management and regulatory support (QMS implementation)
Expertise in establishing ISO-compliant quality management systems and transitioning early-stage device programs toward scaled, compliant production.
Expertise Areas
- Ankle rehabilitation robotics
- Clinical trial design and execution in neurorehabilitation
- Integration of robotic therapy with physical therapy
- Biomechanics and motion analysis
Key Technologies
- Wearable ankle exoskeleton robotics
- Impedance control / assist-as-needed control
- Sensor-based gait event detection
- Embedded control systems and firmware