Powered Ankle Prosthesis

Overview
In this project, I designed a powered ankle prosthesis, applying and expanding my product engineering and design skills. This project allowed me to integrate mechanical design, control systems, and 3D modeling to create a functional and innovative prosthetic solution.

Achievements:

• Product Design:

  • Developed a powered ankle prosthesis, focusing on functionality, user comfort, and advanced control mechanisms.
  • Integrated biomechanical principles to mimic natural ankle movement and improve user mobility.

• 3D Modeling and Rendering:

  • Utilized Solidworks for comprehensive 3D modeling of the prosthesis components.
  • Created detailed renderings to visualize the final product and its internal mechanisms.

Control System Integration: Developed and implemented control algorithms for:

• Position control: Ensuring accurate ankle positioning during gait cycles.
• Velocity control: Managing smooth transitions between different movement phases.
• Torque control: Providing appropriate force output for various activities.

• Motor Control Integration:

  • Implemented motor control using OdriveTools, optimizing the prosthesis's responsiveness and efficiency.
  • Fine-tuned motor parameters to achieve smooth and natural ankle movements.

• 3D Drafting:

  • I produced detailed 3D drafts and technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly purposes.
  • Ensured all components were accurately represented for potential production.

Learning Outcomes - This project enhanced my skills in:

• Advanced product design techniques for medical devices.

• Proficiency in Solidworks for complex 3D modeling and rendering.

• Implementation of multi-faceted control systems in prosthetics.

• Practical application of motor control software in biomechanical devices.

• Comprehensive 3D Drafting for precision engineering projects.

Conclusion
The powered ankle prosthesis project was a challenging and rewarding experience that allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to a practical, potentially life-changing device. It showcased my ability to integrate various engineering disciplines and highlighted my skills in product design, 3D modeling, and control systems implementation.