Opportunities and challenges in the development of exoskeletons for locomotor assistance
Exoskeletons can augment the performance of unimpaired users and restore movement in
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
Systematic review on wearable lower-limb exoskeletons for gait training in neuromuscular impairments
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 …
Therefore, walking recovery is one of the main priorities for counteracting sedentary lifestyle …
A review on design of upper limb exoskeletons
Exoskeleton robotics has ushered in a new era of modern neuromuscular rehabilitation
engineering and assistive technology research. The technology promises to improve the …
engineering and assistive technology research. The technology promises to improve the …
Sensors and actuation technologies in exoskeletons: A review
Exoskeletons are robots that closely interact with humans and that are increasingly used for
different purposes, such as rehabilitation, assistance in the activities of daily living (ADLs) …
different purposes, such as rehabilitation, assistance in the activities of daily living (ADLs) …
Development of active lower limb robotic-based orthosis and exoskeleton devices: a systematic review
The basic routine movements for elderly people are not easily accessible due to the weak
muscles and impaired nerves in their lower extremity. In the last few years, many robotic …
muscles and impaired nerves in their lower extremity. In the last few years, many robotic …
Control strategies used in lower limb exoskeletons for gait rehabilitation after brain injury: a systematic review and analysis of clinical effectiveness
Background In the past decade, there has been substantial progress in the development of
robotic controllers that specify how lower-limb exoskeletons should interact with brain …
robotic controllers that specify how lower-limb exoskeletons should interact with brain …
Systematic review on wearable lower extremity robotic exoskeletons for assisted locomotion
S Qiu, Z Pei, C Wang, Z Tang - Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Lower extremity robotic exoskeletons (LEEX) can not only improve the ability of the human
body but also provide healing treatment for people with lower extremity dysfunction. There …
body but also provide healing treatment for people with lower extremity dysfunction. There …
Toward gait symmetry enhancement via a cable-driven exoskeleton powered by series elastic actuators
Gait rehabilitation is essential for chronic stroke patients to regain independent walking
ability and quality of life, of which symmetry is regarded as a gold standard of gait quality. In …
ability and quality of life, of which symmetry is regarded as a gold standard of gait quality. In …
The-state-of-the-art of soft robotics to assist mobility: a review of physiotherapist and patient identified limitations of current lower-limb exoskeletons and the potential …
Background Soft, wearable, powered exoskeletons are novel devices that may assist
rehabilitation, allowing users to walk further or carry out activities of daily living. However …
rehabilitation, allowing users to walk further or carry out activities of daily living. However …
Wearable lower-limb exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review of mechanical design, actuation type, control strategy, and clinical evaluation
Children with a neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy (CP) severely suffer from a
reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is …
reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is …