MUMBAI, India, Feb. 6 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541122415 A) filed by New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engineering And Technology; S Kavin Kumar; S Kurinjiselvan; M Vigneshwaran; T Vishva; and G Vijayakumari, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Dec. 5, 2025, for 'design and development of flexi foot machine using iot.'
Inventor(s) include S Kavin Kumar; S Kurinjiselvan; M Vigneshwaran; T Vishva; and G Vijayakumari.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 6, under issue no. 06/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The human foot plays a vital role in maintaining posture, balance, and mobility. Any irregularities or discomfort in foot structure can lead to difficulties in walking, reduced efficiency in physical activities, and even long-term musculoskeletal issues. To address these challenges, this project proposes the design and development of a Flexi Foot Machine integrated with loT technology. The Flexi Foot Machine is a smart rehabilitation and monitoring device that helps in correcting foot alignment, improving flexibility, and providing therapeutic exercises for individuals suffering from conditions such as flat foot, plantar fasciitis, clubfoot, or post injury stiffness. The system incorporates mechanical actuation for controlled flexing and stretching of the foot, ensuring both comfort and effectiveness during use. Pressure sensors, angle sensors, and strain gauges are embedded within the device to capture real-time biomechanical data such as foot pressure distribution, ankle rotation angles, and force exerted. An loT-enabled microcontroller is used to process these inputs and transmit data wirelessly to a cloud platform or mobile application. This allows patients, physiotherapists, and doctors to remotely monitor progress, analyse performance trends, and customize therapy sessions according to individual needs. The use of loT also enables features like session tracking, feedback alerts, and AI-based recommendations for corrective exercises. The proposed system combines mechanical design, embedded electronics, and loT connectivity to create an affordable, user-friendly, and portable rehabilitation tool. Unlike traditional therapy devices, the Flexi Foot Machine provides quantifiable data and remote access, making it suitable for home-based care as well as clinical applications. This integration of sma1i technology in physiotherapy ensures faster recovery, better patient compliance, and long-tem1 foot health management. To spot questionable activity, such as someone aggressively following or approaching someone, the robot will use motion detection or facial recognition technologies."
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