Danish Shaikh, Founder / CEO / CTO

B.Eng. (Electronics), M.Sc. (Computer Science), Ph.D. (Robotics)

Danish Shaikh is a specialist in robotic rehabilitation technology, and the inventor of the UnOrthoDOKS knee exoskeleton.

Danish has 20+ years of expericence in robotics and AI research. He also has experience in developing mass-market medical devices such as the iCura sensor system for rehabilitation. He is the inventor on two patents and has been involved in two spin-off companies based on his research.

Where did the inspiration for the UnOrthoDOKS knee exoskeleton come from?

The inspiration came from a difficult situation. My mother developed knee arthritis when I was in my 20’s. I watched her deal with knee pain, reduced mobility and multiple co-morbidities over a period of 10 years, which ultimately led to her passing away in 2020. At that time I could not find any tool that allowed her to exercise in the comfort of her own home on her own terms. I realized that there was a clear need for devices that could empower people like my mother to get started with targeted exercise, and to lead an active lifestyle.

Danish Shaikh