Monday, May 9, 2022
A team led by Dr. Carolyn Ren from the University of Waterloo has engineered a groundbreaking soft robotic sleeve for lymphedema treatment, aiding breast cancer survivors. This device, conceived in collaboration with the Microfluidics Lab and partners, is lightweight, portable, and cost-effective.
The sleeve, less cumbersome than an iPhone 13 and powered by a small battery, promises to revolutionize treatment by offering wearability without being tethered to a power source. "It’s about making the system battery-powered without compromising performance," Dr. Ren stated.
The innovation opens new possibilities for patient care in lymphedema management and reflects the University of Waterloo’s commitment to healthcare advancements.