Exoskeletons and exosuits have witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years,
especially in the medical and industrial sectors. In order to be successfully integrated into …

The science and technology of wearable robots are steadily advancing, and the use of such
robots in our everyday life appears to be within reach. Nevertheless, widespread adoption of …

The existing fixed gait lower limb rehabilitation robots perform a predetermined walking
trajectory for patients, ignoring their residual muscle strength. To enhance patient …

Objective: This paper assesses the effect of a passive shoulder exoskeleton prototype,
Exo4Work, on muscle activity, muscle fatigue and subjective experience during simulated …

Exoskeletons are becoming the reference technology for assistance and augmentation of
human motor functions in a wide range of application domains. Unfortunately, the …

Evaluating human–exoskeleton interaction typically requires experiments with human
subjects, which raises safety issues and entails time-consuming testing procedures. This …

Measurements of pressure distribution on physical human–robot interfaces are crucial for
ensuring the comfort and safety of human–exoskeleton interactions. To address this need …

Exoskeleton robots enable individuals with impaired physical functions to perform daily
activities and maintain independence. However, the discomfort experienced by users when …

This paper analyzes and classifies regulatory gaps and inconsistencies in ISO 13482: 2014
('Safety Requirements for Personal Care Robots'), specifically regarding robotic lower-limb …

Sensing pressure at the physical interface between the robot and the human has important
implications for wearable robots. On the one hand, monitoring pressure distribution can give …