Design of Compliant Prosthetic Ankle Joints Using a Kinematic Model

Authors

Jason M. Wiersdorf, Brigham Young University
Robert Robins, Brigham Young University
Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University
Larry L. Howell, Brigham Young University
Robert H. Todd, Brigham Young University

Keywords

prosthetic ankle joints, kinematic model, DAR feet, DER prosthetics

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The complex system of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons in the human ankle allow it to withstand high compression impacts, to move in multiple degrees of freedom, and to transfer energy from the leg to the foot while walking or running.

Recommended Citation

Wiersdorf, Jason M.; Robins, Robert; Magleby, Spencer P.; Howell, Larry L.; and Todd, Robert H. (2013) "Design of Compliant Prosthetic Ankle Joints Using a Kinematic Model," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1943.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1943