Ankle impedance reliability
In this project, I explored how reliably we can measure the mechanical impedance of the ankle during standing and walking. We used a custom-built robotic platform and motion capture setup, and measured the ankle torque and angle response to small perturbations (example perturbation shown in gif above). The goal was evaluating how reliably we can measure impedance parameters such as stiffness, damping and inertia, as an accurate and reliable measurement can help as a clinical metric as well as to develop biomimetic prostheses and exoskeletons.
Feb 1, 2024
