Gait Ankle¶

Notes from Kristján.¶

Phases from the prespective of the ankle¶

• Initial contact
  • Neutral (90°), slight dorsiflexion. Preparing for response.
• Loading response
  • Plantar flexion (10°). Function: Shock response.
• Mid stance
  • Dorsiflexion (from 8° plantarflex to 5° dorsiflex). Function: Allow forward progression of tibia.
• Terminal stance
  • Heel rise (doriflexion up to 10°)
• Pre-swing
  • Plantar-flexion (20°). Function: Initiate knee flexion for swing.
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  • Slight dorsiflexion in the ankle to prepare hitting the ground again.

Ankle design ideas¶

• Flexible sole
• Hinge joint motorized
  • Possible second axis of swivel
• Springs or elastic for "natural" shock absorption
• Possibilities for more gait types than heel to toe roll