Description
Active Above-Knee Prosthesis: A Guide to a Smart Prosthetic Leg presents original research and development results, providing a firsthand overview of idea generation and prototype production. The book gives insights into the problem of stair ascent for people with above-knee amputation and offers a solution in the form of a physical prototype of an active above-knee prosthesis with an actuated ankle. The book's authors have developed and tested a physical prototype of an active above-knee prosthesis, giving anyone who is researching and designing prosthetic devices firsthand knowledge on how to build on, and continue with, work that has already been done.- Presents state-of-the-art technology in powered prosthetics- Helps readers evaluate design options and create new developments- Provides guidance on the evolution of advanced prosthetic design
Table of Contents
- The challenges of prosthetic design and control- Human motor system- Hydraulic power and control system- Prosthetic modelling and simulation- Prosthetic design and prototype development- Dynamics-based action recognition for motor intention prediction- Experimental validation of the prosthetic leg
