The vertical mechanical impedance of the locomotor system during human walking with applications in rehabilitation

George A. Bertos*, Dudley S. Childress, Steven A. Gard

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Abstract

We have developed a second order biomechanical model to estimate the vertical mechanical impedance of able-bodied walkers. Our ultimate purpose is to design prostheses for lower-limb amputees that provide the necessary impedance to match the vertical mechanical impedance of the able-bodied population. The objective is to increase walking comfort and walking speed for lower-limb amputees. The impedance values can also be used as a reference for shock absorption when designing walking machines.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2005 IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2005
Pages380-383
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2005 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: Jun 28 2005Jul 1 2005

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2005 IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics
Volume2005

Other

Other2005 IEEE 9th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period6/28/057/1/05

Keywords

  • Biomimetic robots
  • Lower-limb amputees
  • Mechanical impedance
  • Prostheses
  • Prosthetics
  • Shock absorption
  • Walking machines
  • Walking robots

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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