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AUTODESK UNIVERSITY'19
The sky is not the limit, Its just our playground
From the left: Mohit Pursnani, Adnan Khan,Conway Goh, Dr. [Link], Dr. Ramesh Pudale
Investing in Innovation
Autodesk University India 2019 was a platform, to connect
with the best in the business, share technical knowledge, solve
unique business challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of
cross-industry opportunities.
A group of two students 'Adnan Khan' and 'Mohit Pursnani'
and their project guide 'Dr. [Link]' from the Mechanical
Department of College of Engineering, Pune were invited to
proudly present their talent at the AU International Summit '19
held at The Lalit Bangalore on the 05th of September 2019.
The students developed an orthopedic device that helps patients
with below knee ailments by constantly improving the gait
cycle and reducing the patients effort.
This is a first of a kind developed in India at an affordable
price with a unique mechanism to function the ankle joint.
80% of the machine is 3-D printed that helps us reduce the
production time with assembling upto 72 hours.
The product can be customized and delivered in under a weeks
time.
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ACTIVE ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSIS
An innovative solution for a global ailment
From the left: Mohit Pursnani, Conway Goh, Haresh Khoobchandani Dr. Ramesh Pudale, Deepankar Bhattacharyya,
Adnan Khan
Showcasing Talent
This device mimics the ankle movement by allowing
dorsiflexion/ plantarflexion.
After the Foot Scan and several iterations, we design the
mechanism that induces the normal gait cycle.
Enables the individual to be independently mobile in
outside environments as well as allow a clinician or
physiotherapist to design a home program for the Setting up the working model to move pre
individual. programmed angles as per normal gait
cycle.
Reduces the ill- effects of being confined to the bed or
wheelchair throughout the day (reduced cardiorespiratory
ability, occurence of bed sores, disuse atrophy of other
muscles, contractures and related deformities).
Treat Disorders Like:
Guillan Barre syndrome, stroke, cerebral palsy, polio, foot
drop, multiple sclerosis, complete and incomplete spinal
cord injuries.
Other Advantages: Adnan Khan at the overall shoot for the
Improved Efficiency - Ergonomical - Affordable project innovation and summit
experience.
Easy Customization - 72 hrs Completion - Highly Durable
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Global Exposure
It consisted of invigorating keynote
speeches, break-out sessions and unique
interactive gallery sessions.
Produced an opportunity to learn about
the technologies that will impact us,
including cloud computing, generative
design, and machine-human
collaboration.
This summit also provided an opportunity
to network and share ideas with your
peers from leading educational Acknowledgement
institutions across the country.
All of this would not have been possible without the
One can learn best practices, stay on top continued support of all the parties involved.
of the latest trends, and experience
advanced technology first hand. Firstly, we would like to thank our college director
Among global community of professionals Dr. B.B. Ahuja for his constant inspiration throughout
from architecture and construction, the development of the idea and manufacturing.
design & manufacturing, media &
entertainment industries, one can explore We also thank our college department,our head of the
the future of making. department Dr. Nandgaokar for his continued support,
Dr. Sapali for his participation, and all the other
We interacted with many doctors and faculties.
patients explaining their personal
symptoms, this shall really help us take We wish to thank Dr. Ramesh Pudale from Autodesk
our project forward. for taking care of all the obstacles in our way, by
providing us world class softwares like Autodesk Recap,
Fusion 360 to not only design but also complete our
analysis and foot scan.
Lastly this would not have been possible without the
round the clock guidance given to us by
Dr. Nagesh Chougule, our college technical guide whose
enthusiasm for innovation constantly encouraged us.
Over the period of 15 months he taught us never to be
complacent and work on self improvement.
To end, I would like to thank our parents for making us
capable of being who we are today.
-MOHIT PURSNANI (TEAM MEMBER)
Adnan Khan at AU 19 interacting with
Sumit a knee patient. 3
