A motorless, flexible prosthetic foot inspired by the anatomy of the human extremity and waterproof is the new SoftFoot Pro bionic foot prototype, designed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology) in Genoa in collaboration with Centro E. Piaggio of University of Pisa.
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Its design is unique on an international level and aims to serve both as a flexible technological prosthesis for people with disabilities and as a solution for the humanoid robots of the future.
Remarkably lightweight at around 450 grams, the prosthetic foot can comfortably support users weighing up to 100 kg. he foundation is a movable arch composed of titanium for maximum strength or a lightweight yet powerful aluminum alloy. This arch connects to five parallel chains made of a unique, high-strength plastic that mimics the plantar fascia in the human foot, enabling natural mobility.
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This innovative design is intended to be a versatile prosthesis for people with disabilities and could also be used in future humanoid robots. The SoftFoot Pro boasts an ingenious design that offers human-like foot flexibility and dexterity without a single motor or electricity.
