Extended Range of Movement
Range of movement is a crucial design consideration to enable users to safely and efficiently walk on sloped surfaces, a common daily activity. EchelonER has the greatest range of movement in the Echelon Range and has specifically been designed to provide more ground compliance on steep slopes and uneven terrain.
EchelonER also uses the range of movement selectively depending on certain activities to prevent excessive energy expenditure. When walking at higher speeds for example, the range of movement decreases and the foot springs become more dominant, leading to higher levels of energy return. At slower speeds, the range of movement increases to enable the foot to conform to the ground more effectively.