Soft robotics is an exciting field of science and technology that enables robots to manipulate
objects with human-like dexterity. Soft robots can handle delicate objects with care, access …

Gait disorders can reduce the quality of life for people with neuromuscular impairments.
Therefore, walking recovery is one of the main priorities for counteracting sedentary lifestyle …

Soft robotics enables the design of soft machines and devices at different scales. The
compliance and mechanical properties of soft robots make them especially interesting for …

Textiles have emerged as a promising class of materials for develo** wearable robots that
move and feel like everyday clothing. Textiles represent a favorable material platform for …

Wearable robots are undergoing a disruptive transition, from the rigid machines that
populated the science-fiction world in the early 1980s to lightweight robotic apparel, hardly …

Medical robots are invaluable players in non‐pharmaceutical treatment of disabilities.
Particularly, using prosthetic and rehabilitation devices with human–machine interfaces can …

Stroke-induced hemiparetic gait is characteristically slow and metabolically expensive.
Passive assistive devices such as ankle-foot orthoses are often prescribed to increase …

Textiles hold great promise as a soft yet durable material for building comfortable robotic
wearables and assistive devices at low cost. Nevertheless, the development of smart …

When defining requirements for any wearable robot for walking assistance, it is important to
maximize the user's metabolic benefit resulting from the exosuit assistance while limiting the …

Soft actuators and robotic devices have been increasingly applied to the field of
rehabilitation and assistance, where safe human and machine interaction is of particular …