ABLE Kids - Advanced Biofidelic Lower Extremity Kids Prosthesis

描述(由申请人提供)：先进的生物保真下肢儿童假体(Able Kids)项目将把橡树岭国家实验室(ORNL)首创的微型介流机构、克拉克森大学开发的先进控制算法和数字比例控制技术融入为儿科设计的假肢关节中，从而推动儿科假体系统的发展。具体地说，Able Kids将产生一个模块化、微处理器控制的中流体膝关节，它可以动态地进行膝关节控制调整，以优化儿童假体的动态功能和安全性。 公共卫生相关性：该项目将推动儿童假肢技术的发展。新型介观流体技术和控制算法将被用来制造微处理器控制的液压关节系统。其结果将是改善功能，减少肢体缺失儿童的问题。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Advanced Biofidelic Lower Extremity Kids prosthesis (ABLE Kids) project will advance the state-of-the-art of pediatric prosthesis systems by incorporating miniaturized mesofluIdic mechanisms pioneered by the Oak Ridge National Labs (ORNL), advanced control algorithms developed by Clarkson University, and digital proportional control into prosthetic joints designed for pediatric use. Specifically, ABLE Kids will result in a modular, microprocessor controlled, mesofluidic knee joint that dynamically makes knee control adjustments needed to optimize the dynamic function and safety of a child's prosthesis. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This project will advance the state of the art for lower limb prostheses for children. Novel mesofluidic technology and control algorithms will be used to make miniaturized microprocessor controlled hydraulic joint systems. The result will be improved function and decreased problems for children with limb loss.