113. Neural Sleeve for Mobility Issues, Micro Teeth Cleaning Robots, Supercharger Open to Non-Teslas

News: <p><a href='https://www.zdnet.com/article/a-neural-sleeve-to-help-people-walk/'>This new neural sleeve helps people overcome mobility challenges</a> | ZDNet (01:08)</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">A new mobility sleeve under development and out of stealth promises a compelling solution for those suffering a variety of mobility issues.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Monitor and stimulate the neuromuscular system</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Lightweight next-gen mobility devices</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The technology was invented by Jeremiah Robison, a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, following his daughter's cerebral palsy diagnosis.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Inspired by two of his daughter's clinical experiences.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The first inspiration was a complex data capture session at a gait lab using optical and EMG sensors, which recorded precise information about her walk.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.ourpcb.com/emg-sensors.html'>Electromyography sensors</a>, also known as EMG sensors, measure small electromyographic signals generated by your muscles as you move them. </li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The second inspiration was<a href='https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Rehabilitation/Functional-Electrical-Stimulation-(FES)'> functional electrical stimulation</a> as part of her physical therapy.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Electrode pads were placed on individual muscle groups, which a therapist stimulated during walking sessions to stimulate and strengthen the muscles.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The device & company that was created is called <a href='https://cionic.com/'>CIONIC</a><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">The device is a wearable for people with mobility issues that doesn't just monitor leg movements but actually helps activate the person's muscles.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">CIONIC partnered with the Laboratory for Engineering of the Neuromusc