On the use of (lockable) parallel elasticity in active prosthetic ankles
Joost Geeroms,Louis Flynn,Vincent Ducastel,Bram Vanderborght,Dirk Lefeber,Joost Geeroms,Louis Flynn,Vincent Ducastel,Bram Vanderborght,Dirk Lefeber
New challenges arise when investigating the use of active prostheses for lower limb replacement, such as high motor power requirements, leading to increased weight and reduced autonomy. Series and parallel elasticity are often explored to reduce the necessary motor power but often the effect on the energy consumption of the prosthesis is not directly investigated, as the mechanical power propertie...
