title: Design and characterization of a powered elbow prosthesis.
abstract: This paper describes the design of a powered elbow prosthesis, which incorporates a belt and cable drive transmission with a brushless DC motor to achieve an output torque of approximately 18.4 Nm, a backdrive torque of 1.5 Nm, and a speed of up to 360 deg/s while remaining within the anthropomorphic envelope with regard to mass and size. The measured torque and speed of the prosthesis is commensurate with nominal capability of the natural limb (for purposes of performing activities of daily living).
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goldfarb
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D058569:Elbow Prosthesis; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D006801:Humans; D009038:Motion; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019415:Torque