Solution


Prosthetic Foot Performance

Customer would like to know how a prosthetic foot responds as it is loaded during different stances.


Summary

  • Customer Need / Challenge

    Customer would like to know how a prosthetic foot responds as it is loaded during different stances.

  • Interface Solution

    Interface’s 3A120 3-Axis Load Cell was installed between the leg socket and the prosthetic foot. The 3A120 was then connected to the BSC4D Multi-Channel Bridge Amplifier and PC Interface Module.

  • Results

    Data was logged for X, Y, and Z axis. Customer was able to review the results and identify premature foot flat and dead spots during foot’s use. They can now make improvements to the design.

Materials


  • 3A120 3-Axis Load Cell
  • BSC4D Multi-Channel Bridge Amplifier and PC Interface Module
  • Prosthetic foot

How it Works


  1. Install the 3A120 into prosthetic foot load stream.
  2. Connect to the BSC4D Multi-Channel Bridge Amplifier and PC Interface Module.
  3. Review X, Y and Z force measurements to determine foot flat and dead spots.

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