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Wearable technology to prevent ACL injuries and maximize performance

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Create a wearable technology to prevent ACL injuries

Project Overview

Our job is to create a device that can both protect users from ACL injury and improve their performance. Overall, ACL injuries are very predictable. Based on the mechanics of the knee and movements such as jumping, landing, and bending of the knee, it is fairly easy to predict whether a person is likely to injure their ACL and it is fairly simple to determine how to prevent this from happening. Our group are tasked with creating a wearable device that monitors movement and measures the angles of the knee. Using these measurements, the device can predict and prevent ACL injury, as well as relay vital information to the user about how to prevent these injuries from occurring in the future.

Team Picture

Team Picture: Jacob Hawig, Kristen Schill, Ruby Salbego, Giovanni Militello, Mark Nemcek, and Ian Petersen
Team Picture: Jacob Hawig, Kristen Schill, Ruby Salbego, Giovanni Militello, Mark Nemcek, and Ian Petersen

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Kristen Schill - Team Leader
  • Ruby Salbego - Communicator
  • Ian Petersen - Co-BSAC
  • Jacob Hawig - Co-BSAC
  • Mark Nemcek - BWIG
  • Giovanni Militello - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Christa Wille - Advisor
  • Dr. Carter Mitchell - Client
  • Jesse Darley - Alternate Contact

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