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Neuro-cognitive assessment of intentional control methods for a soft elbow exosuit using error-related potentials

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2022
Soft exosuits offer promise to support users in everyday workload tasks by providing assistance. However, acceptance of such systems remains low due to the difficulty of control compared with rigid mechatronic systems.
Nicholas Tacca, John Nassour, Stefan K. Ehrlich, Nicolas Berberich, Gordon Cheng   +4 more
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Development of a Series Elastic Tendon Actuator (SETA) Based on Gait Analysis for a Knee Assistive Exosuit

Actuators, 2022
An exosuit is a wearable robot that assists the muscular strength of a human that wears it by using multiple wires with similar functions to human muscles. This study focuses on the development of a series elastic tendon actuator (SETA) for the actuation
Hee Don Lee, Heejin Park, Dae Han Hong, Tae Hun Kang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of U.S. Army Soldiers wearing a back exosuit during a field training exercise

Wearable Technologies, 2023
Back overuse injuries are a significant problem in the U.S. Army, responsible for nearly a quarter of musculoskeletal injuries. Back exosuits are wearable devices that relieve musculoskeletal strain, make lifting easier, and could potentially reduce ...
P. R. Slaughter, K. M. Rodzak, S. J. Fine, C. C. Ice, D. N. Wolf, K. E. Zelik   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Smart, Textile-Driven, Soft Exosuit for Spinal Assistance

Sensors, 2023
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are often caused by repetitive lifting, making them a significant concern in occupational health. Although wearable assist devices have become the norm for mitigating the risk of back pain, most spinal assist devices still possess a partially rigid structure that impacts the user’s comfort and flexibility.
Kefan Zhu, Phuoc Thien Phan, Bibhu Sharma, James Davies 0002, Mai Thanh Thai, Trung Thien Hoang, Chi Cong Nguyen, Adrienne Ji, Emanuele Nicotra, Hung Manh La, Vo Doan Tat Thang, Hoang-Phuong Phan, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do   +13 more
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Investigation of the Stresses Exerted by an Exosuit of a Human Arm [PDF]

, 2020
If a wheelchair could be considered as a better solution than an exoskeleton for the mobility of people suffering from neuromuscular diseases, there is a relevance to use a soft wearable exoskeleton (or exosuit) to assist the upper limbs in order to perform daily tasks such as having a drink, a pencil.
Langard, Morgan, Aoustin, Yannick, Arakelian, Vigen, Chablat, Damien   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robotics enables biocompatible, compliant medical devices, but clinical translation requires design‐driven engineering beyond materials. This perspective reviews implantable, surgical, and wearable systems by actuation mechanism, highlighting how optimized architectures and integration improve mechanical interfacing, adaptability, and durability ...
Ho Jun Jin, Jimin Kim, Inho Kim, Bong Hoon Kim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Physiological and kinematic effects of a soft exosuit on arm movements

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2019
Background Soft wearable robots (exosuits), being lightweight, ergonomic and low power-demanding, are attractive for a variety of applications, ranging from strength augmentation in industrial scenarios, to medical assistance for people with motor ...
Michele Xiloyannis, Domenico Chiaradia, Antonio Frisoli, Lorenzo Masia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Targeting Paretic Propulsion and Walking Speed With a Soft Robotic Exosuit: A Consideration-of-Concept Trial

Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2021
Background: Soft robotic exosuits can facilitate immediate increases in short- and long-distance walking speeds in people with post-stroke hemiparesis.
Franchino Porciuncula, Franchino Porciuncula, Teresa C. Baker, Dheepak Arumukhom Revi, Dheepak Arumukhom Revi, Jaehyun Bae, Jaehyun Bae, Regina Sloutsky, Terry D. Ellis, Conor J. Walsh, Louis N. Awad, Louis N. Awad   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design Optimization of Soft Fabric Pneumatic Actuators

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This study presents a systematic optimization framework for elongating and bending fabric‐based soft pneumatic actuators. After a preliminary design‐space reduction, the framework minimizes energy consumption under mechanical performance constraints by integrating validated finite element modeling with statistical surrogate models. Optimal designs were
Grigorios M. Chatziathanasiou, Konstantina Tsintzira, Panagiotis Polygerinos   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Programmable Fabric‐Based Soft Pneumatic Actuators for Wearables: A Review

Small Structures, Volume 7, Issue 6, June 2026.
This review summarizes recent advances in fabric soft pneumatic actuators (FSPAs), emphasizing programmable design strategies, diverse actuation deformation modes, material selection, and emerging applications. We highlight how geometric constraints, material distribution, and specialized fabrication methods govern longitudinal, bending, torsional, and
Zichao Ling, Zichun Cao, Shanshan Dong, Jie Zhang, Yadie Yang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source