Design Solution

This device will…

  1. Control angular velocity during gait
  2. Allow normative knee joint angles for the four phases of walking gait
  3. Provide resistance during active flexion and assistance during active extension
  4. Accommodate the middle 90% of adults 60 years old and up

As a result, the device…

  • Limits joint velocities and ranges of motion to provide normative gait parameters
  • Applies resistance for musculoskeletal work
  • Assists during more challenging portions of gait
SolidWorks model of final device design
Final design solution