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Biologically-inspired soft exosuit
2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), 2013In this paper, we present the design and evaluation of a novel soft cable-driven exosuit that can apply forces to the body to assist walking. Unlike traditional exoskeletons which contain rigid framing elements, the soft exosuit is worn like clothing, yet can generate moments at the ankle and hip with magnitudes of 18% and 30% of those naturally ...
Alan T. Asbeck +3 more
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Upper limb exosuit cable routing optimization
2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), 2022Exosuits are emerging as promising in assisting with activities of daily living. In the design phase of an exosuit, it is fundamental to maximize its portability. The goal of this work was to identify the best cable routing configuration for an upper limb cable-driven exosuit to assist elbow flexion. Simulations were run in OpenSim.
Bardi E. +6 more
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Soft exosuit for hip assistance
Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 2015Abstract Exoskeletons comprised of rigid load-bearing structures have been developed for many years, but a new paradigm is to create “exosuits” that apply tensile forces to the body using textiles and utilize the body’s skeletal structure to support compressive forces.
Alan T. Asbeck +2 more
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A soft exosuit for hip extension assistance of the elderly
Technology and Health Care, 2021BACKGROUND: Population aging is now a universal trend. Many elderly persons can only conduct limited and short time walking because of age-related skeletal muscle decline of the lower limbs. The wearable device for walking assistance is beneficial to improve the life quality of the elderly.
Tao, Fang +5 more
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Development of a Soft Exosuit for Industrial Applications
2018 7th IEEE International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (Biorob), 2018Wearable robotic devices and exoskeletons, that assist human beings in physically-demanding tasks have the potential to both increase productivity and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Soft exoskeletons, known as exosuit, provide improved portability and fit.
Yongtae G. Kim +3 more
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Sensory-Motor Neurostimulation to Enhance Exosuit Performance
2023 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), 2023Exosuits typically provide limited mechanical support and rely on a user's residual functional ability. However, people with neurological impairments often suffer from both motor and sensory deficits that limit the assistance an exosuit can provide.
Chiara Basla +6 more
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A sound approach to improving exoskeletons and exosuits
Science Robotics, 2021Integrating onboard ultrasound imaging to an exosuit enhances muscle-machine coordination to improve economy of locomotion.
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Aging and (Geron) Technology
Hiking is a cost-effective way to encourage physical activity in individuals of all ages, spend time in nature, and promote physical and mental healing. However, the hobby may promote the development of musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain (LBP) in older adults, .
Lishmaa Goudar +3 more
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Hiking is a cost-effective way to encourage physical activity in individuals of all ages, spend time in nature, and promote physical and mental healing. However, the hobby may promote the development of musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain (LBP) in older adults, .
Lishmaa Goudar +3 more
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An Anthropomorphic Soft Exosuit for Hand Rehabilitation
2019 IEEE 16th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), 2019Functional impairment of the hand, for example after a stroke, can be partially improved by intensive training. This is currently done by physiotherapy and the optimal intensity of hand rehabilitation programs is usually not reached due to a lack in human resources (high costs) and patients fatigue. In this work a cost-effective soft exosuit to support
Florian Klug +10 more
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A lightweight soft exosuit for gait assistance
2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2013In this paper we present a soft lower-extremity robotic exosuit intended to augment normal muscle function in healthy individuals. Compared to previous exoskeletons, the device is ultra-lightweight, resulting in low mechanical impedance and inertia. The exosuit has custom McKibben style pneumatic actuators that can assist the hip, knee and ankle.
Michael F. Wehner +8 more
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