An example system for tuning powered prosthesis impedance control parameters can include a powered prosthesis and intelligent tuner operably connected to the powered prosthesis. The powered prosthesis can include a joint, a motor that is mechanically coupled to the joint, a plurality of sensors configured to measure a plurality of gait parameters associated with a subject, and an impedance controller. The motor of the powered prosthesis can be configured to drive the joint, and the impedance controller of the powered prosthesis can be configured to output a control signal for adjusting a torque of the motor, where the torque is adjusted as a function of the measured gait parameters and a plurality of impedance control parameters. The intelligent tuner can be configured to adjust at least one of the impedance control parameters using a rule base.

An adjustable socket system includes first and second shell components and first and second longitudinal supports connected to a base. The socket system is movable between an open configuration to loosen the fit of the socket system, and a closed configuration to secure the fit of the socket system on residual limb received therein. A tightening system includes a tensioning unit having a handle defining a moment arm rotatable about a rotation axis, and a tensioning element operatively coupled to the handle via a movable connection point located and protected between the first shell component and the first support and to the shell components via a control point. Rotation of the handle displaces the movable connection point and the tensioning element relative to the control point to move the socket system to the closed configuration.

An adjustable socket system includes first and second shell components and first and second longitudinal supports connected to a base. The socket system is movable between an open configuration to loosen the fit of the socket system, and a closed configuration to secure the fit of the socket system on residual limb received therein. A tightening system includes a tensioning unit having a handle defining a moment arm rotatable about a rotation axis, and a tensioning element operatively coupled to the handle via a movable connection point located and protected between the first shell component and the first support and to the shell components via a control point. Rotation of the handle displaces the movable connection point and the tensioning element relative to the control point to move the socket system to the closed configuration.

The present disclosure describes self-adjusting sockets for lower limb prostheses in which each step transmits motion to a resilient resistive element coupled to an actuator configured to cycle between a rest position and an actuated position. The resistive element can transmit the motion to the actuator to cycle the actuator. Each cycle of the actuator acts through a mechanical linkage to tighten the socket around the residuum, until a desired threshold tightness on the residuum is reached. After the threshold tightness is reached, the resistive element yields and absorbs the motion rather than transmitting the motion, so that the actuator ceases to cycle on each step, preventing further tightening beyond the threshold.