Design of an open-source transfemoral bypass socket
Paper in proceeding, 2021
The development of control algorithms and prosthetic hardware for lower limb prostheses involves an iterative testing process. Here, we present the design and validation of a bypass socket to enable able-bodied researchers to wear a leg prosthesis for evaluation purposes. The bypass socket can be made using a 3D-printer and standard household tools. It has an open-socket design that allows for electromyography recordings. It was designed for people with a height of 160 – 190 cm and extra caution should be observed with users above 80 kg. The use of a safety harness when wearing a prosthesis with the bypass socket is also recommended for additional safety.
Author
Victor Öberg
Student at Chalmers
Center for Bionics and Pain Research
Alexander Thesleff
Integrum AB
Center for Bionics and Pain Research
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Systems and control
Max Jair Ortiz Catalan
Chalmers, Electrical Engineering, Systems and control
University of Gothenburg
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Center for Bionics and Pain Research
Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
1557170X (ISSN)
4578-45829781728111797 (ISBN)
2021 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC)
Online, ,
Online, ,
Neural control of bionic legs
VINNOVA (2018-03235), 2018-11-26 -- 2020-10-31.
Areas of Advance
Health Engineering
Life Science Engineering (2010-2018)
Subject Categories
Medical Materials
DOI
10.1109/EMBC46164.2021.9630984
PubMed
34892235