February 24, 2016

We adjusted the attachment so that the spline is approximately 2 inches shorter.  Currently, without the adjustment, the attachment will not fit into the shoe correctly. We will continue to test the prototype and make further corrections. We will also scan Naomi's foot and create an insole from the scan using MeshMixer which we will then join with the attachments to make one solid (this will be the second part of the brace). After we complete the brace structure prototype, we will add on the elasticity function (our plans for this can be found under "City As Our Campus Mentor Info"):

• an elasticity cable connecting from the calf section to the bottom/foot section (on the outside) that doesn’t have resistance when foot is forward but then snaps into position when foot is back, tension will break during swing phase of the gait cycle