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 …
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 …
Systematic review on wearable lower-limb exoskeletons for gait training in neuromuscular impairments
Gait disorders can reduce the quality of life for people with neuromuscular impairments.
Therefore, walking recovery is one of the main priorities for counteracting sedentary lifestyle …
Therefore, walking recovery is one of the main priorities for counteracting sedentary lifestyle …
Soft robotic apparel to avert freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease
Freezing of gait (FoG) is a profoundly disruptive gait disturbance in Parkinson's disease,
causing unintended stops while walking. Therapies for FoG reveal modest and transient …
causing unintended stops while walking. Therapies for FoG reveal modest and transient …
Homecare robotic systems for healthcare 4.0: Visions and enabling technologies
Powered by the technologies that have originated from manufacturing, the fourth revolution
of healthcare technologies is happening (Healthcare 4.0). As an example of such revolution …
of healthcare technologies is happening (Healthcare 4.0). As an example of such revolution …
Fusion of multi-sensor-based biomechanical gait analysis using vision and wearable sensor
The purpose of this research work is to investigate the biomechanics of pelvis, hip, knee,
and ankle joint motion using a Kinect sensor & inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor …
and ankle joint motion using a Kinect sensor & inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor …
A lower-extremity exoskeleton improves knee extension in children with crouch gait from cerebral palsy
The ability to walk contributes considerably to physical health and overall well-being,
particularly in children with motor disability, and is therefore prioritized as a rehabilitation …
particularly in children with motor disability, and is therefore prioritized as a rehabilitation …
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 …
Risk management and regulations for lower limb medical exoskeletons: a review
Gait disability is a major health care problem worldwide. Powered exoskeletons have
recently emerged as devices that can enable users with gait disabilities to ambulate in an …
recently emerged as devices that can enable users with gait disabilities to ambulate in an …
Knee joint biomechanics in physiological conditions and how pathologies can affect it: a systematic review
L Zhang, G Liu, B Han, Z Wang, Y Yan… - Applied bionics and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The knee joint, as the main lower limb motor joint, is the most vulnerable and susceptible
joint. The knee injuries considerably impact the normal living ability and mental health of …
joint. The knee injuries considerably impact the normal living ability and mental health of …