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There are various methods to control a powered AFO. As different as they are in their approach each of them has certain advantages as well as difficulties. What is still needed is a robust control concept that meets the requirements for ankle gait assistance. A new, stiffness-control model has been developed that divides the stance phase of gait into five zones using either velocity or stiffness control...