Motor-powered pediatric prosthetic knee joint

Prosthetic knees are essential for transfemoral amputees, enabling more natural movement, reduced energy use, and increased independence. Active prosthetic knees (APKs), which use motor-powered actuation to mimic muscle function, further improve gait efficiency, balance, and weight distribution—benefits especially crucial for children. However, current APKs are designed for adults and are too heavy and bulky for paediatric users, creating a gap in the market. Bionic Power Inc.’s Agilik device, a lightweight smart orthosis for children, shows promise for adaptation into a powered prosthetic knee. This project will evaluate the actuator’s performance for torque and battery life in a prosthetic context and aims to create the first pediatric APK, aligning with Bionic Power’s mission to enhance children’s mobility.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jan Andrysek

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Partner:

Bionic Power

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

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