The design of negative Poisson's ratio materials has received much attention in recent
years. However, there are few focus on tuning spatial negative and positive Poisson's ratio …

Traditional prosthetic liners are often limited in customization due to constraints in
manufacturing processes and materials. Typically made from non-compressible elastomers …

This study focuses on novel design and evaluation of Elastic 50A (EL50) mechanical
metamaterials with open-cell patterns for its potential application to lower limb …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a very versatile and powerful tool for fabricating lower-limb
prosthetic sockets. Fused filament fabrication (FFF), a material extrusion AM technique, has …

The production of lower limb prostheses continues to rely primarily on manual methods,
which are outdated and characterized by labour-intensive processes, lengthy time …

The emergence of smart materials is revolutionizing the way we interact with everyday
objects by providing additional functionalities to previously conventional devices. As for …

Uneven pressure distribution within a transtibial prosthetic socket can lead to discomfort,
skin degradation, and suspended prosthesis use. Current custom interfaces to improve …