Abstract: Systems and methods for assistive devices for replacing or augmenting the limb of an individual, such devices comprising a joint and a powered system; the powered system having a first configuration in which the powered system rotates the joint by applying power to the joint, and a second configuration that allows for rotation of the joint without actuation of the powered system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 8, 2015
Date of Patent:
July 23, 2019
Assignee:
Rehabilitation Instititute of Chicago
Inventors:
Todd Kuiken, James Lipsey, Tommaso Lenzi, Marco Cempini