Title
Actively variable transmission for robotic knee prostheses.
Abstract
We present a novel powered knee prosthesis with an active variable transmission (AVT) that adapts motor torque and speed output based on the requirements of different ambulation activities. The AVT works in combination with a spring/damper system to allow for both active and passive operation modes. Preliminary tests performed by an able-bodied subject wearing a bypass orthosis show that the proposed knee can support walking on level ground in passive mode, as well as ambulating on stairs with a reciprocal gait pattern in active mode.
Year
DOI
Venue
2017
10.1109/ICRA.2017.7989787
ICRA
Field
DocType
Volume
Continuously variable transmission,Kinematics,Torque,Gait,Control theory,Simulation,Active mode,Control engineering,Engineering,Damper,Actuator,Stairs
Conference
2017
Issue
Citations 
PageRank 
1
1
0.35
References 
Authors
9
4
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Tommaso Lenzi132031.24
Marco Cempini211111.81
Levi J. Hargrove3131.85
Todd A. Kuiken41329.41