A comparison of control strategies in commercial and research knee prostheses
Goal: To provide an overview of control strategies in commercial and research
microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs). Methods: Five commercially available …
microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs). Methods: Five commercially available …
Design and validation of a powered knee–ankle prosthesis with high-torque, low-impedance actuators
In this article, we present the design of a powered knee-ankle prosthetic leg, which
implements high-torque actuators with low-reduction transmissions. The transmission …
implements high-torque actuators with low-reduction transmissions. The transmission …
Continuous-phase control of a powered knee–ankle prosthesis: Amputee experiments across speeds and inclines
Control systems for powered prosthetic legs typically divide the gait cycle into several
periods with distinct controllers, resulting in dozens of control parameters that must be tuned …
periods with distinct controllers, resulting in dozens of control parameters that must be tuned …
Toward the development of user-centered neurointegrated lower limb prostheses
The last few years witnessed radical improvements in lower-limb prostheses. Researchers
have presented innovative solutions to overcome the limits of the first generation of …
have presented innovative solutions to overcome the limits of the first generation of …
[HTML][HTML] EMG-based prediction of step direction for a better control of lower limb wearable devices
Background and objectives Lower-limb wearable devices can significantly improve the
quality of life of subjects suffering from debilitating conditions, such as amputations …
quality of life of subjects suffering from debilitating conditions, such as amputations …
Design and experiment of a variable stiffness prosthetic knee joint using parallel elastic actuation
J Zhu, Y Sun, J **ong, Y Liu, J Zheng, L Bai - Robotics and Autonomous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Active prosthetic knee joints are proven to provide outstanding actuating performance in
various walking situations. Currently, most active prosthetic knee joints are directly actuated …
various walking situations. Currently, most active prosthetic knee joints are directly actuated …
Design and preliminary results of a reaction force series elastic actuator for bionic knee and ankle prostheses
We present an actuator designed for untethered, lower-extremity powered-prostheses that
replicates biological kinetic and kinematic function of both human knees and ankles. An …
replicates biological kinetic and kinematic function of both human knees and ankles. An …
Human lower limb joint biomechanics in daily life activities: a literature based requirement analysis for anthropomorphic robot design
Daily human activity is characterized by a broad variety of movement tasks. This work
summarizes the sagittal hip, knee, and ankle joint biomechanics for a broad range of daily …
summarizes the sagittal hip, knee, and ankle joint biomechanics for a broad range of daily …
Novel active magnetorheological knee prosthesis presents low energy consumption during ground walking
This study analyses the energy consumption of an active magnetorheological knee (AMRK)
actuator that was designed for transfemoral prostheses. The system was developed as an …
actuator that was designed for transfemoral prostheses. The system was developed as an …
Design and benchtop validation of a powered knee-ankle prosthesis with high-torque, low-impedance actuators
This paper describes the design of a powered knee-and-ankle transfemoral prosthetic leg,
which implements high torque density actuators with low-reduction transmissions. The low …
which implements high torque density actuators with low-reduction transmissions. The low …