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 …
Biomechanical models in the lower-limb exoskeletons development: A review
Lower limb exoskeletons serve multiple purposes, like supporting and augmenting
movement. Biomechanical models are practical tools to understand human movement, and …
movement. Biomechanical models are practical tools to understand human movement, and …
Effects of a soft robotic exosuit on the quality and speed of overground walking depends on walking ability after stroke
Background Soft robotic exosuits can provide partial dorsiflexor and plantarflexor support in
parallel with paretic muscles to improve poststroke walking capacity. Previous results …
parallel with paretic muscles to improve poststroke walking capacity. Previous results …
Evaluation of a fused sonomyography and electromyography-based control on a cable-driven ankle exoskeleton
This article presents an assist-as-needed (AAN) control framework for exoskeleton
assistance based on human volitional effort prediction via a Hill-type neuromuscular model …
assistance based on human volitional effort prediction via a Hill-type neuromuscular model …
Experiment-free exoskeleton assistance via learning in simulation
Exoskeletons have enormous potential to improve human locomotive performance,–.
However, their development and broad dissemination are limited by the requirement for …
However, their development and broad dissemination are limited by the requirement for …
Emg-based intention detection using deep learning for shared control in upper-limb assistive exoskeletons
In the field of human-robot interaction, surface electromyography (sEMG) provides a
valuable tool for measuring active muscular effort. While numerous studies have …
valuable tool for measuring active muscular effort. While numerous studies have …
Evaluation of controllers for augmentative hip exoskeletons and their effects on metabolic cost of walking: explicit versus implicit synchronization
Background: Efficient gait assistance by augmentative exoskeletons depends on reliable
control strategies. While numerous control methods and their effects on the metabolic cost of …
control strategies. While numerous control methods and their effects on the metabolic cost of …
[HTML][HTML] Real-time lumbosacral joint loading estimation in exoskeleton-assisted lifting conditions via electromyography-driven musculoskeletal models
Lumbar joint compression forces have been linked to the development of chronic low back
pain, which is specially present in occupational environments. Offline methodologies for …
pain, which is specially present in occupational environments. Offline methodologies for …
Bio-Inspired Cable-Driven Actuation System for Wearable Robotic Devices: Design, Control and Characterization
Wearable robotic devices interact with humans by applying the assistive force in parallel
with muscle–tendon systems. Designing actuations in mimicking the natural activation …
with muscle–tendon systems. Designing actuations in mimicking the natural activation …
Use of lower limb exoskeletons as an assessment tool for human motor performance: a systematic review
Exoskeletons are a promising tool to support individuals with a decreased level of motor
performance. Due to their built-in sensors, exoskeletons offer the possibility of continuously …
performance. Due to their built-in sensors, exoskeletons offer the possibility of continuously …