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Deploy your Control Strategy Faster than Ever
Start
Read about how to start using the Open-Source Leg platform to conduct your research.
Build
Learn how to obtain the parts and build the Open-Source Leg hardware system.
Control
Learn how to start developing your own control strategies using the Open-Source Leg library.
Contribute
Read about contributing to the Open-Source Leg project and become a contributor.
An Open-Source Project Backed By Research
Design and Clinical Implementation of an Open-Source Bionic Leg
Azocar, A.F., Mooney, L.M., Duval, JF. et al. Design and clinical implementation of an open-source bionic leg. Nat Biomed Eng 4, 941–953 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-020-00619-3
Deep-Learning to Map a Benchmark Dataset of Non-Amputee Ambulation for Controlling an Open Source Bionic Leg
M. Kim and L. J. Hargrove, "Deep-Learning to Map a Benchmark Dataset of Non-Amputee Ambulation for Controlling an Open Source Bionic Leg," in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 10597-10604, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2022.3194323.
What's new?
New Open-Source Leg website launched March 2024!
We hope you enjoy the refreshed look and feel of the website, finding it easier to navigate and use.
More tutorials and examples to help you accelerate your research.
New tutorials and examples have been added to our documentation to help you get started with the Open-Source Leg platform.
Version 2.0 of our Open-Source Leg python library is out now!
We have added new features to our python library, fixed bugs, improved reliability, and more! Check it out on PyPi now.
Join our Community!
We invite students just starting their journey in the field of prosthetics, engineers seeking to apply their skills to make a real-world impact, and researchers aiming to advance the state of the art to join our dedicated community. By participating in our open-source leg project, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Together, we can drive groundbreaking advancements in prosthetics and empower countless individuals worldwide to overcome their challenges and embrace new possibilities!