Control strategies for active lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics: a review

• Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 1
• Main Authors: Tucker, Michael R, Olivier, Jeremy, Pagel, Anna, Bleuler, Hannes, Bouri, Mohamed, Lambercy, Olivier, Millán, José del R, Riener, Robert, Vallery, Heike, Gassert, Roger
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 05.01.2015; BioMed Central
• Subjects: Active control; Activities of Daily Living; Analysis; Control systems; Devices; Electromyography; Gait; Health aspects; Humans; Implants, Artificial; Locomotion; Locomotives; Lower Extremity; Mechanical engineering; Orthopedic equipment and supplies; Orthotic Devices; Portability; Prostheses and Implants; Prosthesis; Prosthesis Design - methods; Prosthetics; Review; Strategy

: Technological advancements have led to the development of numerous wearable robotic devices for the physical assistance and restoration of human locomotion. While many challenges remain with respect to the mechanical design of such devices, it is at least equally challenging and important to devel...