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)

4578-4582
9781728111797 (ISBN)

2021 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC)
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

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