A few years ago, powered prostheses triggered new technological advances in diverse
areas such as mobility, comfort, and design, which have been essential to improving the …

Researchers have proposed various linkage mechanisms to connect knee and ankle joints
for above-knee prostheses, but most of them only offer natural walking. However, studies …

Researchers can now utilize new materials to create innovative models for lower limb
prostheses and explore novel ways to use them for efficient dynamic control. To achieve …

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are emerging technologies that have
increased their implementation in research. This has allowed the construction of interactive …

ESAR feet are prosthetic feet with carbon fiber parts that store mechanical energy while
standing and release it during propulsion. It is believed to reduce the metabolic energy …

Objectives: This study investigates the role of and methods for patent analysis in advancing
medical technology (MedTech) innovation, a sector characterized by diverse, non …

Amputees may regain their lost limbs and continue daily activities using prosthetic ankle–
foot devices, and researchers have presented various prosthetic foot designs that could …

Below-knee prosthetics are used to restore the functional activity and appearance of
persons with lower limb amputation. This work attempted to design and manufacture a low …

Throughout the history of humanity, housing emergencies have frequently occurred due to
war conflicts, migratory events, natural disasters, etc. In this sense, technological advances …

Abstract Over 150,000 people undergo lower-extremity amputations yearly in the United
States. In recent years, multiple efforts have been made to improve the human-robot …