Abstract: The enhancement of midsole compressive energy return is associated with improved running economy. Traditional midsole materials such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and polyether block ...

Abstract: Orthoses play a critical role in rehabilitation by providing fracture stabilization, external load protection, and deformity correction. Traditional methods of orthotic manufacturing often result in increased bulkiness and ...

Abstract: Semi-active adjustable constant force mechanisms (ACFMs) are an emerging alternative in applications where energy-efficient control of constant force environments is required. However, there is a lack of design strategies ...

Abstract: Osteoarthritis sufferers commonly have first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) problems in which articular surfaces are changed permanently due to fatigue. Therefore, medical devices for early diagnosis would increase the ...

Abstract: In this study, we present a structural optimization framework to design constant force mechanisms (CFMs) with high energy storage capacity. In the framework, the constant force behavior with a zero preload is defined to ...