A Critical Review on Factors Affecting the User Adoption of Wearable and Soft Robotics
Sensors, 2023 In recent years, the advent of soft robotics has changed the landscape of wearable technologies. Soft robots are highly compliant and malleable, thus ensuring safe human-machine interactions.
Benjamin Wee Keong Ang +2 more
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A Variable Stiffness Exosuit for Walking Assistance
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2022 Abstract Robotic exoskeleton takes an important role in walking assistance for subjects with lower extremity impairment. However, most of the existing robotic exoskeletons are bulky and complicated in the mechanical structure, placing a large load on the wearer.
Kaizhen Huang +3 more
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Topology Optimization of Exo‐Glove Poly II for Enhancing Functionality and Wearability
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.This study proposes a topology optimization method for Exo‐Glove Poly II to enhance functionality and wearability. By modeling its finger body as a longitudinally periodic structure, a unit cell‐level optimization—aimed at minimizing distortion and achieving user‐preferred stretchability—is established. Experimental validation shows reduced distortion,
Soomin Choi +4 more
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The influence of push-off timing in a robotic ankle-foot prosthesis on the energetics and mechanics of walking [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Robotic ankle-foot prostheses that provide net positive push-off work can reduce the metabolic rate of walking for individuals with amputation, but benefits might be sensitive to push-off timing.
Caputo, Joshua +3 more
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Seamlessly Machine‐Knitted Multi‐Sensor Garment to Monitor and Quantify Dynamic Upper Body Movement
Advanced Sensor Research, Volume 4, Issue 12, December 2025.A seamlessly machine‐knitted multi‐sensor garment, that can detect multiplanar dynamic shoulder and elbow motion, is demonstrated. The garment has four strain sensors connected to a circuit board via flexible interconnects, with all components integrated into the fabric in a single manufacturing step.
Ying Yi Tan +6 more
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Exosuit-induced improvements in walking after stroke: comprehensive analysis on gait energetics and biomechanics [PDF]
, 2017 Outstanding Poster Presentation ...
Awad, Louis N. +5 more
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Autonomous exoskeleton reduces metabolic cost of human walking during load carriage [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Many soldiers are expected to carry heavy loads over extended distances, often resulting in physical and mental fatigue. In this study, the design and testing of an autonomous leg exoskeleton is presented.
Herr, Hugh M +2 more
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Upper limb soft robotic wearable devices: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2022 Introduction: Soft robotic wearable devices, referred to as exosuits, can be a valid alternative to rigid exoskeletons when it comes to daily upper limb support.
Ambrosini E. +5 more
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A Soft Pneumatic Exosuit to Assist Pronosupination in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2025.A lightweight (30 g) textile‐based pneumatic exosuit assists forearm pronosupination in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury. The soft robot enhances forearm range of motion and reduces muscle effort without hindering hand function. Tested in 10 patients during an interactive exergame, it improves motor performance and demonstrates promise for ...
Roberto Ferroni +10 more
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A Human-Robot Interaction Perspective on Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics [PDF]
, 2017 Assistive and rehabilitation devices are a promising and challenging field of recent robotics research. Motivated by societal needs such as aging populations, such devices can support motor functionality and subject training. The design, control, sensing,
Argall, Brenna D. +12 more
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