Equine Prosthetic: UMA – REGGU
By Jiuzhen Sise Deng
Let Limb-Lost Horses Gallop Again
Project Description:
In the pursuit of advancing equine care, the primary focus of this research is to discern and integrate the essential elements requisite for the development of a horse prosthetic that not only facilitates locomotion but enables horses to run with a semblance of natural gait and agility akin to their original limb functionality.
Similar to the revolutionary running blade prosthetics for humans, the endeavor is to engineer a specialized equine prosthetic that mirrors the dynamic mechanics of a horse's limb, optimizing its biomechanical structure to uphold both mobility and performance.
The project's overarching goal is to craft an adaptable and biomechanically optimized prosthetic tailored specifically for horses coping with limb loss. Emphasizing enhancements in mobility, comfort, and athletic functionality, the prosthetic aims to seamlessly replicate the nuanced movements and fulfill the athletic needs of these equine athletes, enabling them to engage in a spectrum of activities with agility, comfort, and the natural grace inherent in their locomotion.
