Once a year, the Familie Klee Foundation, in collaboration with the German Society for Biomedical Engineering within VDE (VDE DGBMT), awards the Klee Prize (German only) to young scientists. In 2026, three projects were honored for highlighting highly innovative methods for future applications in medical technology.

Second prize and EUR 4,000 go to Dr.-Ing. Bastian Latsch from the Technical University of Darmstadt for his doctoral thesis on “Flexible 3D-printed sensors for wearable motion analysis and assistive devices.” In his work, he explored how new transducer technologies can help improve the control of assistive systems such as prostheses or exoskeletons. He uses piezoelectric pressure sensors as a basis, which can be manufactured using 3D printing and are therefore very easy to adapt to individual requirements—one of the core topics in modern orthopedic technology.

More information in the VDE press release.