Abstract: Energy efficiency is an important consideration for the success of many portable as well as other energetic systems. One way to improve the efficiency of an engineering system is through ...

Abstract: A new approach for evaluating advanced concepts for knee-joint control in above-knee prostheses involves the use of a simulator prosthesis which can be worn by an amputee and controlled ...

Abstract: Remanufacture involves the disassembly, cleaning, and replacement or refurbishment of worn parts of products at the end of life. Since the essential goal of remanufacture is part reuse, the ...

Abstract: The level walking process for an above knee (A/K ) amputee with a conventional prosthesis greatly compromises the amputee’s mobility. The fact that conventional prostheses lock in hyperextension ...