The challenges and achievements of experimental implementation of an active transfemoral prosthesis based on biological quasi-stiffness: the CYBERLEGs beta …
The CYBERLEGs Beta-Prosthesis is an active transfemoral prosthesis that can provide the
full torque required for reproducing average level ground walking at both the knee and ankle …
full torque required for reproducing average level ground walking at both the knee and ankle …
A parallel-elastic actuator for a torque-controlled back-support exoskeleton
A torque-controlled back-support exoskeleton to assist manual handling is presented. Its
objective is to provide a significant portion of the forces necessary to carry out the physical …
objective is to provide a significant portion of the forces necessary to carry out the physical …
Classification and comparison of mechanical design of powered ankle–foot prostheses for transtibial amputees developed in the 21st century: a systematic review
J Liu, NA Abu Osman… - Journal of …, 2021 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
A systematic review of the mechanical design of powered ankle–foot prostheses developed
from 2000 to 2019 was conducted through database and manual searches. A total of ten …
from 2000 to 2019 was conducted through database and manual searches. A total of ten …
An efficient leg with series–parallel and biarticular compliant actuation: design optimization, modeling, and control of the eLeg
We present the development, modeling, and control of a three-degree-of-freedom
compliantly actuated leg called the eLeg, which employs both series-and parallel-elastic …
compliantly actuated leg called the eLeg, which employs both series-and parallel-elastic …
Energy minimization of new robotic-type above-knee prosthesis for higher battery lifetime
In this paper, an optimization problem for the energy minimization of a new robotic-type
three-axes above-knee prosthesis is carried out based on the actuator power consumption …
three-axes above-knee prosthesis is carried out based on the actuator power consumption …
Design of powered ankle-foot prosthesis with nonlinear parallel spring mechanism
In this paper, a powered ankle-foot prosthesis with nonlinear parallel spring mechanism is
developed. The parallel spring mechanism is used for reducing the energy consumption and …
developed. The parallel spring mechanism is used for reducing the energy consumption and …
A spring-embedded planetary-geared parallel elastic actuator
Parallel elastic actuation utilizing an elastic spring to reduce the required actuator torque is
one energy-efficient strategy suitable for various mechatronic applications relating to …
one energy-efficient strategy suitable for various mechatronic applications relating to …
Design and electromechanical performance evaluation of a powered parallel-elastic ankle exoskeleton
G Orekhov, ZF Lerner - IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The widespread adoption of powered lower-limb exoskeletons for augmenting mobility
requires energy-efficient actuation to provide meaningful assistance over relevant walking …
requires energy-efficient actuation to provide meaningful assistance over relevant walking …
An adaptive bioinspired foot mechanism based on tensegrity structures
Traditional robotic feet have received considerable attention for adaptive locomotion on
complex terrain. As an alternative, tensegrity structures have the essential characteristics of …
complex terrain. As an alternative, tensegrity structures have the essential characteristics of …
Design, control, and evaluation of a robotic ankle-foot prosthesis emulator
AJ Anderson, YF Hudak, BC Muir… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
People with transtibial limb loss experience reduced mobility. Intelligent ankle-foot
prostheses have the potential to improve quality of life in people with limb loss, but there are …
prostheses have the potential to improve quality of life in people with limb loss, but there are …