Feasibility of enhanced user control and feedback in upper leg prostheses

Eva C. Wentink

doi:10.3990/1.9789036511957

Feasibility of enhanced user control and feedback in upper leg prostheses

Eva C. Wentink

University of Twente

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Abstract

The Reflex-leg project aims at designing a prosthesis that could be controlled reflexively and energy efficiently without invasive procedures. Introducing the user into the control and feedback loop may make the prosthesis more user-friendly and could increase confidence in the prosthesis. In this thesis, research concerning reflexive control of upper leg prostheses is presented. In three parts different studies on reflexive control combined with energy efficient variable stiffness actuation (VSA), voluntary prosthetic control and feedback in upper leg prostheses are presented.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	University of Twente
Supervisors/Advisors	Veltink, Peter H., Supervisor Rietman, Johan Swanik, Advisor
Thesis sponsors	Dutch Technology Foundation (STW)
Award date	25 Oct 2013
Place of Publication	Enschede
Publisher	University of Twente
Print ISBNs	978-90-365-1195-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036511957
Publication status	Published - 25 Oct 2013

Keywords

Inertial Sensors
Gait initiation
Intention detection
Transfemoral amputee
Electromyography
BSS-Biomechatronics and rehabilitation technology

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Feasibility of enhanced user control and feedback in upper leg prostheses

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