Soft wearable rehabilitation robots with artificial muscles based on smart materials: a review
Wearables robots have gained attention for the rehabilitation of people with physical
disabilities. However, the current technology relies on heavy and bulky actuation …
disabilities. However, the current technology relies on heavy and bulky actuation …
The role of user preference in the customized control of robotic exoskeletons
User preference is a promising objective for the control of robotic exoskeletons because it
may capture the multifactorial nature of exoskeleton use. However, to use it, we must first …
may capture the multifactorial nature of exoskeleton use. However, to use it, we must first …
A kinematic model of a humanoid lower limb exoskeleton with hydraulic actuators
Although it is well-established that exoskeletons as robots attached to the extremities of the
human body increase their strength, limited studies presented a computer and mathematical …
human body increase their strength, limited studies presented a computer and mathematical …
Spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic gait characteristics in Parkinson's disease compared to healthy individuals: A systematic review with meta-analysis
D Bonacina, D Tosatto, A Ugolini, F Rossi, I Corno… - Clinical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Gait disorders are frequently reported in individuals with Parkinson's disease
(PD). Despite extensive research, the specific gait features affected by PD remain …
(PD). Despite extensive research, the specific gait features affected by PD remain …
Accuracy of temporo-spatial and lower limb joint kinematics parameters using OpenPose for various gait patterns with orthosis
M Yamamoto, K Shimatani… - … on Neural Systems …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A cost-effective gait analysis system without attachments and specialized large
environments can provide useful information to determine effective treatment in clinical sites …
environments can provide useful information to determine effective treatment in clinical sites …
Neural control of matched motor units during muscle shortening and lengthening at increasing velocities
Modulation of movement velocity is necessary during daily life tasks, work, and sports
activities. However, assessing motor unit behavior during muscle shortening and …
activities. However, assessing motor unit behavior during muscle shortening and …
AI-driven universal lower-limb exoskeleton system for community ambulation
Exoskeletons offer promising solutions for improving human mobility, but a key challenge is
ensuring the controller adapts to changing walking conditions. We present an artificial …
ensuring the controller adapts to changing walking conditions. We present an artificial …
Soft robotic exosuit augmented high intensity gait training on stroke survivors: a pilot study
Background Stroke is a leading cause of serious gait impairments and restoring walking
ability is a major goal of physical therapy interventions. Soft robotic exosuits are portable …
ability is a major goal of physical therapy interventions. Soft robotic exosuits are portable …
Biomechanical comparison of assistance strategies using a bilateral robotic knee exoskeleton
Despite there being studies that have investigated the effects of human augmentation using
a knee exoskeleton, comparing different assistance schemes on a single knee exoskeleton …
a knee exoskeleton, comparing different assistance schemes on a single knee exoskeleton …
Faster triceps surae muscle cyclic contractions alter muscle activity and whole body metabolic rate
W Swinnen, W Hoogkamer… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Hundred years ago, Fenn demonstrated that when a muscle shortens faster, its energy
liberation increases. Fenn's results were the first of many that led to the general …
liberation increases. Fenn's results were the first of many that led to the general …