Retractable Prosthesis for Transfemoral Amputees Using Series Elastic\n Actuators and Force Control

2015/11/30 by Elena Galbally, Galbally, Elena, Frank Small +3
Engineering · Medicine · #Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices #Muscle activation and electromyography studies #Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics #Robotics (cs.RO) #Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1511.09402

openalex publication_date 2015/11/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

We present a highly functional and cost-effective prosthesis for transfemoral\namputees that uses series elastic actuators. These actuators allow for accurate\nforce control, low impedance and large dynamic range. The design involves one\nactive joint at the knee and a passive joint at the ankle. Additionally, the\nsocket was designed using mirroring of compliances to ensure maximum comfort.\n

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