Prosthetic Leg
Our design for our prosthetic leg came mostly from ideas already around the internet where people have designed legs and feet out of bike parts. We wanted to add a level of simplicity and adjustability to the design, so we made the leg structure out of PVC pipe. The upside-down metal seat of a bike is very similar in size and shape to that of a human foot. We removed the seat pad and bolted on an old shoe. This is the foot. The seat angle adjustor, (if glues at the right level of tightness) acts as an ankle joint. We will be working on adding a knee joint and durable socket to the design later.
To see some more examples of cheap prosthetic legs, links are available below.
Student Bike Leg Video
Student Bike Leg Video 2
To see some more examples of cheap prosthetic legs, links are available below.
Student Bike Leg Video
Student Bike Leg Video 2