Design of transtibial mechanical prosthesis with feedback to ground irregularities

• Published in: 2021 IEEE 2nd International Congress of Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering (CI-IB&BI) pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Sebastian Contreras Marquez, Juan, Cifuentes-De la Portilla, Christian
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 13.10.2021
• Subjects: 3D printing; adaptability to terrain; feedback; Kinematics; Legged locomotion; Optical fiber sensors; Programmable logic arrays; Prototypes; Three-dimensional printing; Transtibial prosthesis; Vibrations

Most of the mechanical prostheses available do not have many of the important characteristics of the foot, such as flexibility, mobility and the ability to adapt to any type of terrain. Furthermore, as it is an artificial extension, people do not have sensory control over it and terrain adaptation d...