Active Above-Knee Prosthesis : A Guide to a Smart Prosthetic Leg

Haris Dindo

ISBN 10: 0128186836 / ISBN 13: 9780128186831

Published by Elsevier Inc Jun 2020, 2020

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Neuware - Active Above-Knee Prosthesis: A Guide to a Smart Prosthetic Leg presents original research and development results, providing a firsthand overview of idea generation and prototype production. The book gives insights into the problem of stair ascent for people with above-knee amputation and offers a solution in the form of a physical prototype of an active above-knee prosthesis with an actuated ankle. The book's authors have developed and tested a physical prototype of an active above-knee prosthesis, giving anyone who is researching and designing prosthetic devices firsthand knowledge on how to build on, and continue with, work that has already been done.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Active Above-Knee Prosthesis : A Guide to a Smart Prosthetic Leg
• Publisher: Elsevier Inc Jun 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0128186836
• ISBN 13: 9780128186831
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 191H x 15D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 191 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 504 grams

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Synopsis

Active Above-Knee Prosthesis: A Guide to a Smart Prosthetic Leg presents original research and development results, providing a firsthand overview of idea generation and prototype production. The book gives insights into the problem of stair ascent for people with above-knee amputation and offers a solution in the form of a physical prototype of an active above-knee prosthesis with an actuated ankle. The book's authors have developed and tested a physical prototype of an active above-knee prosthesis, giving anyone who is researching and designing prosthetic devices firsthand knowledge on how to build on, and continue with, work that has already been done.

• Presents state-of-the-art technology in powered prosthetics
• Helps readers evaluate design options and create new developments
• Provides guidance on the evolution of advanced prosthetic design

About the Authors

Dr. Zlata Jelačić is assistant professor, Faculty of Mechanical engineering, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prof. dr. Remzo Dedić is Full professor, Faculty of Mechanical engineering, Computing and Electrical engineering, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr. Haris Dindo is Assistant professor, Institute of Industrial and Digital Innovation (DIID) – Chemical, Software and Mechanical engineering, University of Palermo, Italy