Today, we added attachments into our product to incorporate the elasticity function. For a rough idea of how this will work, we can cut two rubber bands so that we have elastic "strings" for both sides of the brace. We can then feed one band through the holes on either side and tie them securely. This will create tension when the foot is back, causing it to help the user swing their foot forward which follows with the release of the tension. The individual's using this brace are capable of pushing off by themselves but cannot lift their toes up, so this design will be useful.
Our next step is to again use the Boolean Union function to create one solid part from the two splines and foot insole. In MeshMixer, we will make sure the part is as durable, stable, and symmetrical as possible. Then, we will print out the two parts and test our brace.
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