C-Brace

The Ottobock C-Brace is the world’s first microprocessor-controlled orthosis that adjusts in real-time to the user’s movements. This smart technology processes the user’s movements 100 times per second, ensuring that whether you’re walking at any pace or navigating various terrains, the C-Brace is always a step ahead, providing stability and support tailored to every move. The C-Brace’s ability to adapt to changing situations in real-time is not merely innovative; it’s life-changing. It offers safety, stability, and a newfound confidence in the user’s everyday life.

The Ottobock C-Brace is the world’s first microprocessor-controlled orthosis that adjusts in real-time to the user’s movements. This smart technology processes the user’s movements 100 times per second, ensuring that whether you’re walking at any pace or navigating various terrains, the C-Brace is always a step ahead, providing stability and support tailored to every move. The C-Brace’s ability to adapt to changing situations in real-time is not merely innovative; it’s life-changing. It offers safety, stability, and a newfound confidence in the user’s everyday life.

C-Brace Joint Unit

Integrates hydraulics for muscle mimicry, status display, real-time motion control, and precise positioning via inertial measurement unit (IMU).

Lower Leg Shell

Fabricated from lightweight, durable carbon fiber for optimal strength.

Nexgear Tango Ankle Joint

Dynamic joints improve walking and energy efficiency with energy return.

Thigh Shell

Fabricated from lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber.

Medial Knee Joint

Enhances Knee Joint Stability.

Foot Shell

Custom-molded from lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber.

Who Can Benefit?

The C-Brace is designed for a wide range of individuals experiencing limitations in lower limb mobility due to neurological conditions. Ideal candidates include those with:

  • Quadriceps Weakness or Paralysis: Offering support where muscle strength is compromised, the C-Brace assists in stabilizing the knee for safer, more controlled movements.
  • Incomplete Paraplegia (Lesions between L1 and L5): Specifically tailored for individuals with very minor or no spasticity, the C-Brace facilitates improved gait patterns and stability.
  • Post-Polio Syndrome: Addressing the unique challenges faced by post-polio syndrome sufferers, the C-Brace aids in enhancing mobility and reducing the risk of falls.

Improvements

  • Stumble Recovery
  • Flexion Resistance
  • Backward Walking
  • Stance Support
  • Seamless Transition
  • Customizable Modes

Key Features

  • Stumble Recovery
  • Flexion Resistance
  • Backward Walking
  • Stance Support
  • Seamless Transition
  • Customizable Modes