Mechatronic design of functional prosthetic systems

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the mechatronic components of active prosthetics and will give an overview of various design approaches, hardware interfacing solutions, and end-effector options. It describes the hardware commonly found in both body-powered and externally powered devices, and it analyzes the components of current clinical state-of-the-art prosthetics. Furthermore, the chapter provides insights into mechatronic designs of established research devices as well as more pioneering solutions.