IMPROVING MOBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH PROSTHETIC LIMBS

The video discusses the complexity of replicating human mobility with prostheses and exoskeletons. Steve Collins, an engineer at Carnegie Mellon University, has developed a technique that significantly enhances mobility for users of these devices. The technique employs an algorithm-based software that optimizes the device as the user walks, improving energy economy. The system adapts to the user's effort by testing various assistance patterns to find the optimal one. Applications include prosthesis, rehabilitation, and elderly assistance.

What improvements in mobility does the technique aim to provide?

Describe how the system adapts to the user's effort.