# Blood-Circulating Robotic Socks This Robotic Sock Will Help Treat Deep Vein Thrombosis By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-sock References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/coral-tentacles-sock-deep-vein-thrombosis/36027/) & [news.nus.edu.sg](http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/8581-nus-researchers-invent-novel-bio-inspired-robotic-sock-that-promotes-blood-circulation-and-prevents-blood-clots-in-legs) Researchers at the [National University of Singapore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages) have developed a robotic sock that could help mitigate the dangers of deep vein thrombosis, a medical condition where clots form in the veins and obstruct blood flow. This condition can be fatal if the clot finds its way to the pulmonary artery. This high-tech, inspired by the tentacle movements of coral, helps stimulate blood circulation throughout the body. When developing the device, the researchers focused on the ability of ankle muscles to help promote flow of blood back to the heart. The movements of these muscles was seen as being similar to those of coral tentacles. The researchers developed actuators that perform motions similar to tentacles when they stretch out to reach for food, and created a device that helps recreate ankle movements vital to blood flow. The robotic sock can be used to complement existing [ankle therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-boost) on bed-ridden patients to improve effectiveness and reduce the length of treatments, or can be used as a new and stand-alone intervention in addition to manual therapy sessions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Socks:** Developing advanced robotic socks to improve blood circulation and treat deep vein thrombosis. - **Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment:** Innovative solutions to mitigate the dangers of deep vein thrombosis by promoting blood flow. - **Bio-inspired Technology:** Utilizing natural movements, such as coral tentacles, to develop medical devices for improved circulatory health. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare industry to adopt robotics in developing innovative solutions for deep vein thrombosis treatment. - **Medical Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of medical devices for creating advanced robotic socks to improve blood circulation. - **Rehabilitation:** Integrating robotic socks in ankle therapy to enhance effectiveness and reduce treatment duration for bed-ridden patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nerve-Stimulating Diabetic Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynerva-leia-sock.md) - [Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitdema-glove.md) - [Wearable Robotic Medical Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/als-medical-technology.md) - [AI-Powered Mobility Leg Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cionic-neural-sleeve.md) - [Tech-Forward Innovative Recovery Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-Recovery-boot.md) - [Rehabilitative Robotic Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-medi-pro.md) - [Automated Pressure Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcare.md) - [Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-earpiece.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md)