Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Elissa Ledoux"
- Elissa Ledoux's research focuses on the development and evaluation of advanced control strategies for prosthetic devices, particularly transfemoral prostheses, using innovative sensing and control mechanisms.
- Her studies include the use of inertial measurement units (IMUs) for precise gait event detection, enabling improved performance in controlling powered prosthesis mechanisms during walking and stair ascent.
- Ledoux’s findings highlight the potential of powered prostheses to reduce metabolic effort and enhance mobility for amputees, demonstrating benefits over conventional passive prosthetic devices through various experimental validations.
