CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Project Lost Intelligent Leg Prosthesis Team Eric Iversen Kathryn Lowe Eric Paugh (Lead Egr.) Advisor Dr. Lillevik (EE), Dr. Chamberlain (ME) Industry Representative Jonathan Fant Future Robotics Company
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Overview Introduction Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Functions as replacement leg and knee Improves mobility and quality of life Made for transfemoral (Above-Knee/AK) amputees
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Accomplishments EE Proposal, ME Proposal Spoke with prosthetist (industry rep.) Preliminary electronic control layout Evaluating alternative design selection (leg)
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Plans Write functional specifications Computerized model of the knee Model the top two lower leg designs Write EE plan version 0.9
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Concerns/Issues Class conflicts Documentation –Deal with it U.P. Institutional Research Board (IRB) Finding an appropriate control valve, pressure sensor, and pneumatic cylinder –Keep looking, solicit advice from faculty
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Conclusions Intelligent leg and knee prosthesis Preliminary documentation finished Moving on to the design phase
CS-EE 480 Fall September, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering Questions?