Research Article

Biomechanic and Energetic Effects of a Quasi-Passive Artificial Gastrocnemius on Transtibial Amputee Gait

Table 3

Mechanical design parameters of the artificial gastrocnemius joint.

ParameterValue

Maximum torque (Nm)890
Torque sensor scale factor (Nm/V)825
Number of teeth90
Clutched-spring moment arm (mm)32.1
Total orthosis mass (kg)1.9