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Muscle Control of an Extra Robotic Digit

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study compares muscle‐ and movement‐based control for operating a supernumerary robotic thumb. While movement control performs better in the proposed tasks, muscle‐based (EMG) control promotes broader motor learning. The results highlight the promise and challenges of using biosignals for human augmentation, offering new insights into intuitive ...
Julien Russ, Lucy Dowdall, Francesco Cenciarelli, Kitty Goodridge, Mabel Ziman, Hristo Dimitrov, Danielle Clode, Tamar R. Makin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shoe-Like Unpowered Exoskeleton With Energy Harvesting for Enhanced Walking Economy

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
The development of an exoskeleton to enhance walking efficiency and reduce energy consumption is crucial. However, current designs face challenges such as excessive weight, conspicuous appearance, and power constraints, limiting real-world applications ...
Jyun-Rong Zhuang, Woei-Tyng Chang, Yi-Min Lin   +2 more
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Characterization and wearability evaluation of a fully portable wrist exoskeleton for unsupervised training after stroke

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2020
Background Chronic hand and wrist impairment are frequently present following stroke and severely limit independence in everyday life. The wrist orientates and stabilizes the hand before and during grasping, and is therefore of critical importance in ...
Charles Lambelet, Damir Temiraliuly, Marc Siegenthaler, Marc Wirth, Daniel G. Woolley, Olivier Lambercy, Roger Gassert, Nicole Wenderoth   +7 more
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Robotic Control for Human–Robot Collaborative Assembly Based on Digital Human Model and Reinforcement Learning

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This work presents a robotic control method for human–robot collaborative assembly based on a biomechanics‐constrained digital human model. Reinforcement learning is used to generate physiologically plausible human motion trajectories, which are integrated into a virtual environment for robot control learning.
Bitao Yao, Hongzhou Ai, Wenjun Xu, Zude Zhou, Lihui Wang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the efficacy of a novel lumbar exoskeleton with multiple interventions for patients with lumbar disc herniation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of non-inferiority

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
BackgroundLumbar disc herniation (LDH) occurs when the nucleus pulposus or annulus fibrosus protrudes into the intervertebral space, potentially compressing nerve roots and causing symptoms such as sciatica, restricted mobility, and lower extremity ...
Xiaonan Huang, Xiaonan Huang, Lele Huang, Lele Huang, Lei Shi, Lifan Xu, Lifan Xu, Chengbing Cao, Heng Wu, Min Cao, Can Lv, Ping Shi, Guohui Zhang, Fanfu Fang   +13 more
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Ethical and Frugal Approaches to Animal Experimentation in Bioelectronics and Neural Engineering—An Invertebrate Renaissance?

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
Invertebrates are the classic neuroscience models and should make a comeback. Invertebrate organisms can be a more ethical and cost‐effective way to move bioelectronics research forward more rapidly. ABSTRACT The accelerating development of bioelectronic neural interfaces has brought increased attention to ethical considerations surrounding in vivo ...
Eric Daniel Głowacki
wiley   +1 more source

A new lower limb portable exoskeleton for gait assistance in neurological patients: a proof of concept study

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2020
Background Few portable exoskeletons following the assist-as-needed concept have been developed for patients with neurological disorders. Thus, the main objectives of this proof-of-concept study were 1) to explore the safety and feasibility of an ...
G. Puyuelo-Quintana, R. Cano-de-la-Cuerda, A. Plaza-Flores, E. Garces-Castellote, D. Sanz-Merodio, A. Goñi-Arana, J. Marín-Ojea, E. García-Armada   +7 more
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Scalable Wheat Bran‐Algae Composites for Edible Electronics with Spray‐Coated Food‐Grade Conductive Inks

Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.
A fully edible wheat bran–algae substrate is fabricated through scalable mould‐compression and spray‐coating, enabling robust, food‐grade platforms for sustainable electronics. A chitosan barrier improves water resistance and ink compatibility, while activated‐carbon conductive films form uniform electrodes with Ohmic behaviour.
Jaz Johari, Muhua Zhu, Zhiging Wang, Yichen Lang, Georgios Nikiforidis, Mingqing Wang, Mengyan Nie, Shahab Akhavan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smart Flexible Tactile Sensors: Recent Progress in Device Designs, Intelligent Algorithms, and Multidisciplinary Applications

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Flexible tactile sensors have considerable potential for broad application in healthcare monitoring, human–machine interfaces, and bioinspired robotics. This review explores recent progress in device design, performance optimization, and intelligent applications. It highlights how AI algorithms enhance environmental adaptability and perception accuracy
Siyuan Wang, Ming Dong, Rongrong Bao, Caofeng Pan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source