Morten Ottestad
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About
Morten Ottestad is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of open-source engineering and assistive robotics, whose work is transforming the landscape of affordable prosthetics and orthotics. His primary research focuses on the development of low-cost, sensorised elastic actuators—the compliant, safe-to-use mechanisms that enable collaborative robots (cobots) to work alongside humans without risk of injury. Ottestad’s major contribution lies in democratising access to advanced rehabilitation technology: he has designed and openly shared the blueprints for customisable, elastic actuators that dramatically reduce the cost of prosthetic and orthotic devices. His most cited paper, “Open-source design of low-cost sensorised elastic actuators for collaborative prosthetics and orthotics” (2024, 6 citations), along with its companion work “Revolutionising Prosthetics and Orthotics with Affordable Customisable Open-Source Elastic Actuators” (2024, 3 citations), lays out a replicable framework that empowers clinicians and engineers worldwide to build tailored, compliant assistive systems. By championing open-source principles, Ottestad is not only advancing cobot safety but also breaking down economic barriers, making cutting-edge rehabilitation tools accessible to underserved communities. His work represents a paradigm shift toward inclusive, collaborative innovation in biomedical engineering.
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