Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a loss or impairment of motor function caused by brain damage that occurs before a child is two years old.

It is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting nearly 4 of every 1000 children. The brain damage that causes cerebral palsy never goes away but the physical symptoms of CP can be reduced. Our team’s goal is to create the world’s first rehabilitation robot specifically designed for high risk infants from the ages of 3 to 9 months, infants begin to develop motor skills. During this period, the neural pathways in an infant’s brain change as some paths are strengthened and others reduced - this ability of the brain to rewire itself is known as neuroplasticity.

By assisting with the development of physical strength and motor control during this period of increased neuroplasticity, physical therapists can help infants develop healthier motion. Access to therapy can be costly even when limited to a couple hours per week, but Storke Industries is bringing the treatment home. Our product, the Nes+, encourages healthy movement by shifting its breathable crib surface to support the infant in several therapy positions. It also incorporates autonomous motion tracking and IR cameras, which allows the Nes+ to react to movement and position of the infant. With Nes+, we hope to abate the symptoms of CP, and improve quality of life.