Review of control strategies for lower-limb exoskeletons to assist gait
Background Many lower-limb exoskeletons have been developed to assist gait, exhibiting a
large range of control methods. The goal of this paper is to review and classify these control …
large range of control methods. The goal of this paper is to review and classify these control …
Development of active lower limb robotic-based orthosis and exoskeleton devices: a systematic review
The basic routine movements for elderly people are not easily accessible due to the weak
muscles and impaired nerves in their lower extremity. In the last few years, many robotic …
muscles and impaired nerves in their lower extremity. In the last few years, many robotic …
Wearable lower-limb exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review of mechanical design, actuation type, control strategy, and clinical evaluation
Children with a neurological disorder such as cerebral palsy (CP) severely suffer from a
reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is …
reduced quality of life because of decreasing independence and mobility. Although there is …
Robotic devices for paediatric rehabilitation: a review of design features
Children with physical disabilities often have limited performance in daily activities,
hindering their physical development, social development and mental health. Therefore …
hindering their physical development, social development and mental health. Therefore …
Design and control of a single-leg exoskeleton with gravity compensation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience reduced quality of life due to limited mobility
and independence. Recent studies have shown that lower-limb exoskeletons (LLEs) have …
and independence. Recent studies have shown that lower-limb exoskeletons (LLEs) have …
A unilateral robotic knee exoskeleton to assess the role of natural gait assistance in hemiparetic patients
Background Hemiparetic gait is characterized by strong asymmetries that can severely affect
the quality of life of stroke survivors. This type of asymmetry is due to motor deficits in the …
the quality of life of stroke survivors. This type of asymmetry is due to motor deficits in the …
Assist-As-Needed control of a hip exoskeleton based on a novel strength index
This paper addresses the challenging concept of Assist-As-Needed control of exoskeleton
robots. The proposed controller boosts the voluntary participation of the patient by providing …
robots. The proposed controller boosts the voluntary participation of the patient by providing …
A robot-based gait training therapy for pediatric population with cerebral palsy: goal setting, proposal and preliminary clinical implementation
Background The use of robotic trainers has increased with the aim of improving gait function
in patients with limitations. Nevertheless, there is an absence of studies that deeply describe …
in patients with limitations. Nevertheless, there is an absence of studies that deeply describe …
Robot-driven downward pelvic pull to improve crouch gait in children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy commonly exhibit an abnormality called crouch gait, which is
characterized by excessive flexion of the hips/knees and weak plantar flexor muscles during …
characterized by excessive flexion of the hips/knees and weak plantar flexor muscles during …
Development and evaluation of a wearable lower limb rehabilitation robot
This paper introduces a rigid-flexible coupling wearable exoskeleton robot for lower limb,
which is designed in light of gait biomechanics and beneficial for low limb movement …
which is designed in light of gait biomechanics and beneficial for low limb movement …