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.