Correlation between metabolic cost and perceived comfort during human-in-the-loop optimization of a prosthetic foot

Key Points

• The analysis reveals a significant link between metabolic cost and perceived comfort during optimization.
• Participants prioritized metabolic costs differently, affecting their overall comfort with the prosthetic foot.
• Observational analysis assessed comfort levels alongside metabolic costs in individuals using prosthetic devices.
• This underscores the need for balancing comfort and efficiency in prosthetic design, enhancing user satisfaction.