Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity systems

This invention describes a smart prosthetic or exoskeleton leg that can detect when its foot is slipping or sinking on the ground. It works by monitoring the foot's movement during walking, specifically looking for a decrease in speed at a key point in the step. If slipping or sinking is detected, the system automatically reduces the force applied to the leg to help the wearer regain stability.

Why it matters: Since 2022, advancements in embedded processing power and sensor fusion algorithms have made real-time gait analysis and precise slip detection more robust and energy-efficient. This could improve the reliability of the claimed method for dynamic torque adjustment in prosthetics.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedActuators, sensors, real-time control software, mechanical design.

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