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From: Effects of a powered ankle-foot prosthesis on kinetic loading of the unaffected leg during level-ground walking

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Powered ankle-foot prosthesis. The powered prosthesis uses a series-elastic actuator comprised of a brushless 200 Watt DC motor, ball screw transmission, and carbon-composite series leaf spring. The actuator is capable of performing non-conservative positive work about the ankle joint. The motor, transmission, and electronics are contained above the prosthetic ankle joint, and a modular Lithium-Polymer battery is housed most proximal to the ankle joint. The base of the prosthesis consists of a carbon-composite leaf spring, which adds compliance at the heel and forefoot.

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