Active Above-Knee Prosthesis
Author | : Zlata Jelacic |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2020-06-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780128186848 |
ISBN-13 | : 0128186844 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Download or read book Active Above-Knee Prosthesis written by Zlata Jelacic and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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