Biarticular energy-recovering transfemoral prosthesis for trip prevention and sit-to-stand assistance

The invention is a prosthetic leg for above-knee amputees that helps prevent tripping and provides support for strenuous movments. The design harvests energy from walking to further lift the foot and decrease the risk of tripping. The invention also harvests energy during the sitting motion and uses...

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Main Authors: John Landers, Heike Vallery, Gerwin Smit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Invention Disclosure
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772444122000015
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