Men's Legs with a Passive-Elastic Ankle Exoskeleton (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Men's Legs with a Passive-Elastic Ankle Exoskeleton

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This image shows walking with a passive-elastic ankle exoskeleton. An unpowered clutch engages a spring in parallel with the Achilles tendon when the foot is on the ground, offloading the calf muscles and making walking easier.

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Stephen Thrift, North Carolina State University

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