Design Approach for Artificial Human Ankle Movement

Abstract

In the present research work, the analysis and design aspect of artificial ankle for facility creation of transtibial amputated person is carried out. Artificial system development has achieved the most powerful impact to reproduce the presentation and functionality of amputated body parts or body organs. Ergonomics and human factors related research work is taken in this paper for the development of physically challenged people. These systems are initiated to energize the damaged limbs, in order to make the total living system operative in conjunction with the concerned artificial limb. A living body maintains the overall control of various parts of the system through sensory organs. The artificial limb is required to be properly attached to the concerned system with direct connection to the limb of the amputee patient. The artificial limb which normally needs to be controlled by motor movement is related with the electromyography signal. The EMG (Electro Myography) in this context is driving the limb through the motor providing the appropriate output signal which finally performs the required movement or operation of ankle joint.