State of the art in parallel ankle rehabilitation robot: a systematic review
Background The ankle joint complex (AJC) is of fundamental importance for balance,
support, and propulsion. However, it is particularly susceptible to musculoskeletal and …
support, and propulsion. However, it is particularly susceptible to musculoskeletal and …
A lightweight robotic leg prosthesis replicating the biomechanics of the knee, ankle, and toe joint
Robotic leg prostheses promise to improve the mobility and quality of life of millions of
individuals with lower-limb amputations by imitating the biomechanics of the missing …
individuals with lower-limb amputations by imitating the biomechanics of the missing …
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 …
A powered hip exoskeleton with high torque density for walking, running, and stair ascent
MK Ishmael, D Archangeli… - IEEE/ASME Transactions …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Powered exoskeletons need actuators that can generate substantial assistive torque and
orthoses that can efficiently transfer the assistive torque to the user. Powered exoskeletons …
orthoses that can efficiently transfer the assistive torque to the user. Powered exoskeletons …
Powered knee and ankle prosthesis with indirect volitional swing control enables level-ground walking and crossing over obstacles
Powered prostheses aim to mimic the missing biological limb with controllers that are finely
tuned to replicate the nominal gait pattern of non-amputee individuals. Unfortunately, this …
tuned to replicate the nominal gait pattern of non-amputee individuals. Unfortunately, this …
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 …
A compact, lightweight robotic ankle-foot prosthesis: Featuring a powered polycentric design
Robotic ankle-foot prostheses aim to improve the mobility of individuals with belowknee
amputations by closely imitating the biomechanical function of the missing biological limb …
amputations by closely imitating the biomechanical function of the missing biological limb …
Design and backdrivability modeling of a portable high torque robotic knee prosthesis with intrinsic compliance for agile activities
High-performance prostheses are crucial to enable versatile activities like walking,
squatting, and running for lower extremity amputees. State-of-the-art prostheses are either …
squatting, and running for lower extremity amputees. State-of-the-art prostheses are either …
Variable-stiffness prosthesis improves biomechanics of walking across speeds compared to a passive device
Ankle push-off power plays an important role in healthy walking, contributing to center-of-
mass acceleration, swing leg dynamics, and accounting for 45% of total leg power. The …
mass acceleration, swing leg dynamics, and accounting for 45% of total leg power. The …
Effects of a powered knee-ankle prosthesis on amputee hip compensations: A case series
Transfemoral amputee gait often exhibits compensations due to the lack of ankle push-off
power and control over swing foot position using passive prostheses. Powered prostheses …
power and control over swing foot position using passive prostheses. Powered prostheses …