A review of current state-of-the-art control methods for lower-limb powered prostheses
Lower-limb prostheses aim to restore ambulatory function for individuals with lower-limb
amputations. While the design of lower-limb prostheses is important, this paper focuses on …
amputations. While the design of lower-limb prostheses is important, this paper focuses on …
Energy sources of mobile robot power systems: A systematic review and comparison of efficiency
Mobile robots can perform tasks on the move, including exploring terrain, discovering
landmark features, or moving a load from one place to another. This group of robots is …
landmark features, or moving a load from one place to another. This group of robots is …
Individualization of exosuit assistance based on measured muscle dynamics during versatile walking
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 …
task. Consequently, in the field of wearable robotics, there is a clear need for customizing …
A comprehensive, open-source dataset of lower limb biomechanics in multiple conditions of stairs, ramps, and level-ground ambulation and transitions
We introduce a novel dataset containing 3-dimensional biomechanical and wearable sensor
data from 22 able-bodied adults for multiple locomotion modes (level-ground/treadmill …
data from 22 able-bodied adults for multiple locomotion modes (level-ground/treadmill …
Reducing the metabolic rate of walking and running with a versatile, portable exosuit
Walking and running have fundamentally different biomechanics, which makes develo**
devices that assist both gaits challenging. We show that a portable exosuit that assists hip …
devices that assist both gaits challenging. We show that a portable exosuit that assists hip …
A biologically-inspired multi-joint soft exosuit that can reduce the energy cost of loaded walking
Background Carrying load alters normal walking, imposes additional stress to the
musculoskeletal system, and results in an increase in energy consumption and a …
musculoskeletal system, and results in an increase in energy consumption and a …
The functional importance of human foot muscles for bipedal locomotion
Human feet have evolved to facilitate bipedal locomotion, losing an opposable digit that
grasped branches in favor of a longitudinal arch (LA) that stiffens the foot and aids bipedal …
grasped branches in favor of a longitudinal arch (LA) that stiffens the foot and aids bipedal …
Biomechanical and physiological evaluation of multi-joint assistance with soft exosuits
To understand the effects of soft exosuits on human loaded walking, we developed a
reconfigurable multi-joint actuation platform that can provide synchronized forces to the …
reconfigurable multi-joint actuation platform that can provide synchronized forces to the …
Simulating ideal assistive devices to reduce the metabolic cost of walking with heavy loads
Wearable robotic devices can restore and enhance mobility. There is growing interest in
designing devices that reduce the metabolic cost of walking; however, designers lack …
designing devices that reduce the metabolic cost of walking; however, designers lack …
Ankle and foot power in gait analysis: Implications for science, technology and clinical assessment
In human gait analysis studies, the entire foot is typically modeled as a single rigid-body
segment; however, this neglects power generated/absorbed within the foot. Here we show …
segment; however, this neglects power generated/absorbed within the foot. Here we show …