抄録
We apply a passive walking technology to the support and the rehabilitation of walking to improve QOL. ACSIVE is an ecological assistance device based on a principle of the passive walking. Its main characteristic is non-powered without motor and battery, more safety, low cost, easy-fitting, and quiet. The commercial model is approximately 500g in the case of a single leg, and is ultra light weight and slenderness. Hip cam-spring mechanism is equipped in order to assist swinging of the leg. This mechanism can regard as redistribution of the energy.
