We present a highly functional and cost-effective prosthesis for transfemoral amputees that uses series elastic actuators. These actuators allow for accurate force control, low impedance and large dynamic range. The design involves one active joint at the knee and a passive joint at the ankle. Additionally, the socket was designed using mirroring of compliances to ensure maximum comfort.
@article{arxiv.1511.09402,
title = {Retractable Prosthesis for Transfemoral Amputees Using Series Elastic Actuators and Force Control},
author = {Elena Galbally and Frank Small and Ivan Zanco},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1511.09402},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
7 pages, 10 figures. arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:0912.3956 by other authors