Artificial Ankle-Foot System with Parallel-Spring and Series-Elastic Actuator Components
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Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #12752TE
A powered ankle-foot prosthesis, capable of providing human-like power at terminal stance that increase amputees metabolic walking economy compared to a conventional passive-elastic prosthesis. The powered prosthesis comprises a unidirectional spring, configured in parallel with a force-controllable actuator with series elasticity. The prosthesis is controlled to deliver the high mechanical power and net positive work observed in normal human walking.
Researchers
Hugh M Herr
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Patricia Ellis
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Benjamin Aisen
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Lee Magnusson
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Jeff Weber
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Andreas Hofmann
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Kwok Wai (Samuel) Au
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Bruce Deffenbaugh
Departments: Program in Media Arts and Sciences
Technology Areas: Biotechnology: Biomedical Devices & Systems, Prostheses, Sensors & Monitoring / Industrial Engineering & Automation: Robotics
Impact Areas: Healthy Living
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