Mechanisms and component design of prosthetic knees: A review from a biomechanical function perspective

W Liang, Z Qian, W Chen, H Song, Y Cao… - … in bioengineering and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Prosthetic knees are state-of-the-art medical devices that use mechanical mechanisms and
components to simulate the normal biological knee function for individuals with transfemoral …

Data-driven variable impedance control of a powered knee–ankle prosthesis for adaptive speed and incline walking

TK Best, CG Welker, EJ Rouse… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Most impedance-based walking controllers for powered knee–ankle prostheses use a finite
state machine with dozens of user-specific parameters that require manual tuning by …

Movenet: A deep neural network for joint profile prediction across variable walking speeds and slopes

R Bajpai, D Joshi - IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
An exoskeleton needs reference joint angle profiles at various speeds and slopes for its
application in real-world scenarios. Recording these profiles and their implementation in the …

Environment classification for robotic leg prostheses and exoskeletons using deep convolutional neural networks

B Laschowski, W McNally, A Wong… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Robotic leg prostheses and exoskeletons can provide powered locomotor assistance to
older adults and/or persons with physical disabilities. However, the current locomotion mode …

Energy-efficient actuator design principles for robotic leg prostheses and exoskeletons: A review of series elasticity and backdrivability

B Laschowski, J McPhee - Journal of …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Robotic leg prostheses and exoskeletons have traditionally been designed using highly-
geared motor-transmission systems that minimally exploit the passive dynamics of human …

Design principles for compact, backdrivable actuation in partial-assist powered knee orthoses

H Zhu, C Nesler, N Divekar, V Peddinti… - IEEE/ASME …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article presents the design and validation of a backdrivable powered knee orthosis for
partial assistance of lower-limb musculature, which aims to facilitate daily activities in …

Optimal design of active-passive shoulder exoskeletons: A computational modeling of human-robot interaction

A Nasr, S Bell, J McPhee - Multibody System Dynamics, 2023 - Springer
Exoskeleton robots, which range from fully passive to fully active-assisted movements, have
become an essential instrument for assisting industrial employees and stroke rehabilitation …

Preliminary design of an environment recognition system for controlling robotic lower-limb prostheses and exoskeletons

B Laschowski, W McNally, A Wong… - 2019 IEEE 16th …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Drawing inspiration from autonomous vehicles, using future environment information could
improve the control of wearable biomechatronic devices for assisting human locomotion. To …

Design of a powered full-body exoskeleton for physical assistance of elderly people

S Christensen, S Rafique, S Bai - International Journal of …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The development of full-body exoskeletons has been limited due to design complexities,
mechanical integration intricacies, and heavier weight, among others. Consequently, very …

Safety in wearable robotic exoskeletons: design, control, and testing guidelines

A Nasr, K Inkol, J McPhee - Journal of …, 2025 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Exoskeletons, wearable robotic devices designed to enhance human strength and
endurance, find applications in various fields such as healthcare and industry; however …