Knee Exoskeleton Project

This project reviewed knee joint musculature and developed a bio-inspired knee exoskeleton aimed at assisting individuals with quadriceps weakness or pain from conditions such as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and knee osteoarthritis. Unlike most existing designs, the proposed device geometry was derived directly from the anatomical layout and force profile of the quadriceps tendon and surrounding musculature. Static modeling, nonlinear elastic element analysis, and preliminary physical testing on a mock knee demonstrated the device’s potential to mimic natural knee torque profiles and provide targeted mechanical assistance during rehabilitation.