FOOT FOR A ROBOTIC EXOSKELETON FOR ASSISTED WALKING OF PERSONS SUFFERING FROM LOCOMOTOR DISORDERS

摘要

The foot comprises three rigid foot segments, namely a middle foot segment arranged to be connected to a leg of the robotic exoskeleton, a front foot segment elastically connected to the front end of the middle foot segment by means of a first set of leaf springs, and a rear foot segment elastically connected to the rear end of the middle foot segment by means of a second set of leaf springs. The foot is preferably configured in such a manner that in the condition where the front foot segment and the rear foot segment are both in contact with the ground, and no load is applied onto the foot, the middle foot segment is not in contact with the ground, but is elastically suspended by means of the first and second sets of springs.