Biomechanical Integration of an Active Prosthetic Ankle for Motorcycle Riding in Lower Limb Amputees

Authors

  • Avesahemad S. N. Husainy Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India
  • Atharv R. Joshi Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India
  • Dhanashri S. Kore Department of Computer Science Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India
  • Harshvardhan A. Jadhav Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India
  • Rohan M. Thomake Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India
  • Vaibhav V. Chougule Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India
  • Harshvardhan D. Kamat Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharad Institute of Technology College of Engineering, Yadrav, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70112/arme-2023.12.2.4233

Keywords:

Prosthetic Leg, Servo Motor, Remote-Control, Real-Time Feedback, Independence

Abstract

There are over one million lower limb amputees in India alone. Due to societal stigmas, many individuals are unable to work or live independently, as they rely on insufficient prosthetic limbs that require much more effort to move and result in abnormal gait patterns. The high-performing prosthetic feet available for several thousand rupees in India are distinct from the low-cost, non-functional prosthetic legs mentioned above. Our mission addresses this discrepancy by developing an active ankle movement lower limb prosthetic leg, specifically designed for bike riding. Typically, riders apply forces between 100 and 200 Newtons (N) to the brake pedals and between 5 and 10 N to the gear shifters. This project utilizes a servo motor to control ankle movement, a microcontroller to process information, and EMG sensors to detect muscle movements. By replicating the rider’s ankle action, this system significantly improves control and safety without occupying additional space. In addition to enhancing ankle mobility, the technology provides users with real-time feedback through vibrations, offering a more accurate and quicker response in sync with the body’s movements while riding. Furthermore, the bike’s space-saving design and user-friendly operation are enabled by a remote-control system installed on the bike handle. This allows users to move with greater ease, independence, and the ability to engage in activities such as riding a motorcycle and living actively among others. Ultimately, it improves their quality of life and promotes a sense of social belonging.

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07-12-2023

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Husainy, A. S. N., Joshi, A. R., Kore, D. S., Jadhav, H. A., Thomake, R. M., Chougule, V. V., & Kamat, H. D. (2023). Biomechanical Integration of an Active Prosthetic Ankle for Motorcycle Riding in Lower Limb Amputees. Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, 12(2), 46–52. https://doi.org/10.70112/arme-2023.12.2.4233

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023

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