Exoskeletons can augment the performance of unimpaired users and restore movement in
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …

In recent years, more and more research has begun to focus on the flexible and lightweight
design of wearable robots. During this process, many novel concepts and achievements …

Variability in human walking depends on individual physiology, environment, and walking
task. Consequently, in the field of wearable robotics, there is a clear need for customizing …

Exoskeletons that reduce energetic cost could make recreational running more enjoyable
and improve running performance. Although there are many ways to assist runners, the best …

As we age, humans see natural decreases in muscle force and power which leads to a
slower, less efficient gait. Improving mobility for both healthy individuals and those with …

Evolutionary pressures have led humans to walk in a highly efficient manner that conserves
energy, making it difficult for exoskeletons to reduce the metabolic cost of walking. Despite …

Background Soft exosuits are a recent approach for assisting human locomotion, which
apply assistive torques to the wearer through functional apparel. Over the past few years …

Supernumerary robotic limbs (SRLs) are a new type of wearable human auxiliary
equipment, which is currently a hot research topic in the world. SRLs have broad …

Lower limb exoskeletons require the correct support magnitude and timing to achieve user
assistance. This study evaluated whether the sign of the angular velocity of lower limb …

The scope of this letter is to show the applicability of the Twisted String Actuators (TSAs) for
lightweight, wearable and assistive robotic applications. To this aim, we have developed a …