Continuous Control of a Powered Prosthetic Leg over a Multi-Activity Circuit: Pilot Trials

This video demonstrates initial results with real-time classification between four activity modes (sit-stand, walk, stair ascent, stair descent), each using a controller that automatically adjusts to continuous task variations (e.g., walking speed, ground incline, step height, chair height). The above-knee amputee pilot is able to seamlessly transition between activities during continuous locomotion. Researchers (including pilot) consented to show their faces. This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health.