Robotic Leg/Foot/Ankle Project assistance
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After meeting with a machine shop owner and a CAD specialist, I have been tasked with providing some type of design structure for the robotic leg project I have started for my daughter.
http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=840202
Http://www.walkwithtonya.org
My idea is something similar to this one designed by MIT, http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/robot-ankle-0723.html However, my design would be an actual foot, rather than the foot they have designed. My first of many questions to come is this: The site mentions using springs to store and release power as needed. Does anyone know how this is accomplished? My daughter currently has a temporary leg, and one thing she did mention is the pain she feels in her leg and knee when taking steps. My plan is to use several small springs to help "cushion" the impact when taking steps, so I would like to implement them as power sources if it is feasible.
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http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=840202
Http://www.walkwithtonya.org
My idea is something similar to this one designed by MIT, http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/robot-ankle-0723.html However, my design would be an actual foot, rather than the foot they have designed. My first of many questions to come is this: The site mentions using springs to store and release power as needed. Does anyone know how this is accomplished? My daughter currently has a temporary leg, and one thing she did mention is the pain she feels in her leg and knee when taking steps. My plan is to use several small springs to help "cushion" the impact when taking steps, so I would like to implement them as power sources if it is feasible.
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You have a weird way of getting to what Your after in a post...But anyway, I have never heard of power producing springs.
But I did read an article· "I think was in Discover magazine" about an electric car that had regenerative shock absorbers.
This might help.
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Post Edited ($WMc%) : 9/18/2009 1:52:22 AM GMT
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/robot-ankle-0723.html·
I have also heard of the shock absorbers, however that is too large for my application. Thanks for the input, though.
What was wrong with your first post?...I didn't see it buy the way!
Why did you start another post?
I don't look up links either.... sorry
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