Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have been recently applied for various diagnostic and
therapeutic purposes. The unique properties of these nanoparticles (NPs), such as relative …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have found widespread applications as biomedical devices.
Biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and ductility make these alloys attractive for medical …

Starting from the early research in the 1960s, especially in the last two decades, orthoses
and exoskeletons have been significantly developed. They are designed in different …

Clutches are key elements for blocking or coupling motion in wearable systems such as soft
exoskeletons, haptic clothing, and rehabilitation equipment. Electrostatic clutches …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid (A) β peptide accumulation and
intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. New hypotheses have suggested that AD involves …

Actuators that employ clutches can exhibit mechanical impedance tuning and improved
energy efficiency. However, these integrated designs have been difficult to achieve in …

The significance of advanced smart materials in recent technological research and
advancement is apparent from its extensive use in present day devices and instruments. Of …

Background Functionality and versatility of microprocessor-controlled stance-control knee-
ankle-foot orthoses (M-SCKAFO) are dictated by their embedded control systems. Proper …

In this paper, we present the mechanical design, control algorithm, and functional evaluation
of a quasi-passive compliant stance control knee-ankle-foot orthosis. The orthosis …

Knee ankle foot orthoses (KAFOs) are used by paraplegia patients with low level spinal cord
injury and having well control of the stem muscles. Four layers of carbon fiber with C …