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The design of a lightweight, low cost robotic knee prosthesis with selectable series elasticity


Abstract:

The loss of a lower extremity severely affects quality of life for hundreds of thousands of leg amputees in the United States, and millions worldwide. The vast majority o...Show More

Abstract:

The loss of a lower extremity severely affects quality of life for hundreds of thousands of leg amputees in the United States, and millions worldwide. The vast majority of these individuals use mechanically passive prostheses that do not provide energy during gait. As a result, leg amputees fatigue quickly, walk more slowly, and have difficulty interacting with their community. To address these deficits, researchers have developed robotic prostheses that use electric motors to provide energy. While these technologies have much promise, their substantial mass, inefficiency and cost are obstacles that remain a challenge to broad clinical applications.
Date of Conference: 26-29 June 2016
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 28 July 2016
ISBN Information:
Electronic ISSN: 2155-1782
Conference Location: Singapore