Review Article

Adaptive Foot in Lower-Limb Prostheses

Table 2

Design requirements for a foot prosthesis development.

RequirementRemarks

DOF3DOF
TorqueCalculate by considering weight, type of mechanism, DOF, size, material (80–120 Nm)
Axis of rotationMediolateral axis, longitudinal axis, transverse axis
Type of mechanismCoil spring, leaf spring, clutch, linkages, rolling joints, actuators, SEA, gears
Movable rangeRefer to Table 1
SizeApproximately length 275 mm, width 100 mm, height 85 mm
WeightApproximately 0.85–1.5 kg
Fabrication materialCarbon fiber or aluminum
Attachment methodOsseointegration, couplings, or pyramid adapters