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Fig. 1

From: Walking with a powered ankle-foot orthosis: the effects of actuation timing and stiffness level on healthy users

Fig. 1

MACCEPA Ankle Powered Orthosis (MAPO). The shank cuffs and the footplates are attached to the user by means of a BOAⓇ closing system. This system allows obtaining a firm connection with a continuous range of adaptability. To provide a more natural walking pattern, the heel plate is slightly bent at the heel, allowing the foot to roll on the ground in the initial phase of the gait cycle. Furthermore, the toe plate is connected to the toe link by means of a revolute joint, which allows the user to rotate about the metatarsophalangeal joint at the end of the stance phase

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Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation

ISSN: 1743-0003

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