Prototype for smart prosthetic legs-analysis and mechanical design

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

1-1-2012

Abstract

In this paper, we designed a prototype of powered above-knee prosthesis. Compared with other prototypes available in the literature, our designed prosthetic leg employs a redundant actuator concept to overcome the challenge faced by the single-motor transmission systems. The redundant actuator also enables the prosthesis to be partially functional when the prosthesis loses power. Finally, in order to provide optimal control parameters for designed above-knee prosthesis to perform a smooth level-ground walking task, an inverse dynamic model based on Kane's method is constructed. © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Advanced Materials Research

Volume

403-408

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