Concept of a Series-Parallel Elastic Actuator for a Powered Transtibial Prosthesis
The majority of the commercial transtibial prostheses are purely passive devices. They store energy in an elastic element during the beginning of a step and release it at the end. A 75 kg human, however, produces on average 26 J of energy during one stride at the ankle joint when walking at normal c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-07-01
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| Series: | Actuators |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/2/3/59 |