Research Project

Human-in-the-loop optimization for Ankle-foot Prosthesis

Principal Investigator
Kim, Myunghee
Research Area(s)
Intelligent Assistive Methods

Abstract

This project will develop approaches to improving walking comfort and mobility of individuals with below knee amputation by characterizing the effects of prosthesis mechanical function on the residuum-socket interface pressures and exploring means of optimizing prosthetic foot stiffness for user comfort.