The movement problems in lower extremities resulting from accidents, paralysis,
degenerative diseases, and elderly people with loss of mobility due to muscle weakness …

Patients suffering from neuromuscular diseases experience motor disabilities which hinder
their independence during activities of daily living (ADLs). For such impaired subjects …

Ageing results in the eventual loss of muscle mass and strength, joint problems, and overall
slowing of movements, with a greater risk of suffering falls or other such accidents. The use …

An exoskeleton is a mechatronic system to enhance the physical and sensory aspects of a
person when assisting with a particular task. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the …

Single crouch walking gait (SCWG) is one of the main walking gaits when one of the legs is
injured. However, the research on movement biomechanical characteristics (MBC) of lower …

Lower-limb rehabilitation programs are beneficial in restoring function for people with
neurological disorders. Combining techniques and equipment, such as active orthoses and …

In this work we are interested in to assess the effectiveness of a impedance control applied
to a lower limb exoskeleton that assists a individual with weakness to perform the swing …

The knee hybrid exoskeleton is a system that aids in the rehabilitation of patients with
mobility disorders. It comprises a powered exoskeleton and functional electrical stimulation …

Robot-assisted therapy is a promising field in terms of motor rehabilitation for stroke victims.
However, the interaction between the user and the robot must be done in a way to ensure …

There are several orthoses that allow for the assistance of movement on the lower limbs,
mainly flexion–extension. However, there is still a lack of systems that allow, in addition to …