.... However, current testing devices compatible with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are often limited to uniaxial compression, often applying low loads, or loading individual tissues (instead of multiple), while more complex simulators do not facilitate MRI. Hence, in this work, we designed, built...

... production or absorption across a broad range (from −5 to 21 J per step). These results support the use of robotic emulators during early stage assessment of proposed device functionalities and for scientific study of fundamental aspects of human–robot interaction. The design of simple, alternate end...

...Brian J. South; Nicholas P. Fey; Gordon Bosker; Richard R. Neptune Proper selection of prosthetic foot-ankle components with appropriate design characteristics is critical for successful amputee rehabilitation. Elastic energy storage and return (ESAR) feet have been developed in an effort...

... at initial contact has been suggested to give rise to the ROL, and a repetitive, high ROL may lead to several disorders, including osteoarthritis. We present the design, development, and validation of a knee brace that provides feedback to the user during gait. The feedback consists of an auditory signal...

... transmission. The accuracy of instrumented implants is restricted by their small size, varying modes of load transfer, and the accuracy of calibration. Aims of this study were to test with finite element studies design features to improve the accuracy, to develop simple but accurate calibration arrangements...