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 …

Introduction Soft robotic wearable devices, referred to as exosuits, can be a valid alternative
to rigid exoskeletons when it comes to daily upper limb support. Indeed, their inherent …

The recent advancement and prevalence of wearable technologies and their ability to make
digital measurements of vital signs and wellness parameters have triggered a new paradigm …

In recent years, more and more research has begun to focus on the flexible and lightweight
design of wearable robots. During this process, many novel concepts and achievements …

A current challenge with robot-assisted rehabilitation is to combine the active involvement
and voluntary participation of patients into the rehabilitation training process to enhance …

The intention-detection strategy used to drive an exosuit is fundamental to evaluate the
effectiveness and acceptability of the device. Yet, current literature on wearable soft robotics …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous
system and can result in various symptoms, including muscle weakness, spasticity, and …

Physically demanding work is still common in western countries, with large proportions of
the workforce that are exposed for more than a quarter of their working time to tiring postures …

Recent human-centered developments in the industrial field (Industry 5.0) lead companies
and stakeholders to ensure the wellbeing of their workers with assessments of upper limb …

Haptic feedback is the sensory modality to enhance the so-called “immersion”, meant as the
extent to which senses are engaged by the mediated environment during virtual reality …