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The Cheetah

The Cheetah. Brooke McCarthy BME 281 Fall 2011. In the News. Oscar Pistorius “Blade Runner” Transtibial amputation IAFF Court of Arbitration Olympics 2012. Product. Carbon fiber J shape No heel Amputations Attachment Weight Cost. Biomechanics. Cheetah leg Stress points

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The Cheetah

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  1. The Cheetah Brooke McCarthy BME 281 Fall 2011

  2. In the News • Oscar Pistorius “Blade Runner” • Transtibial amputation • IAFF • Court of Arbitration • Olympics 2012

  3. Product • Carbon fiber • J shape • No heel • Amputations • Attachment • Weight • Cost

  4. Biomechanics • Cheetah leg • Stress points • Walking vs. running

  5. IAAF • Energy • Vertical Motion • Mechanical Work • Ossur: stored energy

  6. Pros and Cons • Light weight • User friendly • Close to a normal run • Cost • Controversial • Only for running

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