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| Walking with a passive-elastic ankle exoskeleton. An un-powered 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.Credit: Stephen Thrift, North Carolina State University |
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and North Carolina State University have come up with away to help stroke victims and people having trouble walking.
A exoskeleton for the ankle that reduces the metabolic cost of walking by about 7%, the equivalent of a 7-10 lb back pack.
Resource National Science Foundation Gizmag
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